# Acorn Montessori School

Acorn Montessori School is a full-day nursery at Gerrards Cross Youth Centre, East Common, Gerrards Cross, SL9 7AD, in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 25 children. It opens 09:15–15:30, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 34 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-montessori-school-107974  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Gerrards Cross Youth Centre, East Common, Gerrards Cross, SL9 7AD
- Opening hours: 09:15–15:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01753 885448
- Website: http://www.acornmontessorigx.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 107974

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 12 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/107974

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1994 (Reference 107974). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/107974)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/107974)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/107974)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 November 2015). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1994663)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:15–15:30

## Getting there

Address: Gerrards Cross Youth Centre, East Common, Gerrards Cross, SL9 7AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.583392,-0.551594

- Station: Gerrards Cross, 0.4 miles
- Park: Gerrards Cross Community Association, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: East Common Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Buckinghamshire there are about 2.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 34 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gerrards Cross CofE School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Thorpe House School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Gayhurst School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Maltman's Green School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Fulmer Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Chalfont St Peter CofE Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Some aspects not as strong (May 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Shire House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shire-house-nursery-2861108) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Gerrards Cross Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gerrards-cross-montessori-nursery-2744364) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Buttercups at Chalfont](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-at-chalfont-ey428491) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Gayhurst School Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gayhurst-school-daycare-2886116) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [FULMER NURSERY](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fulmer-nursery-2859331) |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.5 miles |
| [Ladybird Nursery Chalfont](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-nursery-chalfont-2849635) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Acorn Montessori School's opening hours?

Acorn Montessori School opens 09:15–15:30, Mon–Fri.

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

Acorn Montessori School was inspected on 12 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

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

Acorn Montessori School is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Acorn Montessori School?

Gerrards Cross is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Acorn Montessori School?

You can call 01753 885448 and visit www.acornmontessorigx.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/107974)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Acorn+Montessori+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJsbcgaURvdkgRoHODn-M3hu0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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