# Acorn Montessori Nursery School Ltd

Acorn Montessori Nursery School Ltd is a full-day nursery at Cartmel C Of E Primary School, Aynsome Road, Cartmel, Grange-over-sands, LA11 6PR, in Cartmel, Westmorland and Furness. It is registered for 24 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-montessori-nursery-school-ltd-2762651  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cartmel C Of E Primary School, Aynsome Road, Cartmel, Grange-over-sands, LA11 6PR
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 015395 58628
- Ofsted URN: 2762651

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 8 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2762651

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2762651). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2762651)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2762651)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2762651)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cartmel C Of E Primary School, Aynsome Road, Cartmel, Grange-over-sands, LA11 6PR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.200776,-2.948999

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartmel CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Allithwaite CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Grange CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Cartmel Priory CofE School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lindale Muddy Boots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lindale-muddy-boots-nursery-317552) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Penny Bridge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penny-bridge-nursery-ey437173) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Church Walk Pre-school Nursery Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/church-walk-pre-school-nursery-ltd-ey332856) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.8 miles |
| [Little Wagtails](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wagtails-2538236) | Good |  |  | 5.9 miles |
| [Pennington Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pennington-nursery-317571) | Good |  |  | 7.1 miles |
| [Larksfoot](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/larksfoot-2654388) | Good |  |  | 7.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Acorn Montessori Nursery School Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Acorn Montessori Nursery School Ltd was inspected on 8 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Acorn Montessori Nursery School Ltd take?

Acorn Montessori Nursery School Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Acorn Montessori Nursery School Ltd?

You can call 015395 58628.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2762651)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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