# Acorn Nursery

Acorn Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Rise, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2PY, in Mile Oak, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026). It is run by Brighton & Hove City Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-nursery-ey318095  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Rise, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2PY
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01273 293980
- Run by: [Brighton & Hove City Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/brighton-and-hove-city-council)
- Ofsted URN: EY318095

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318095

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2006 (Reference EY318095). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318095)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318095)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318095)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 23 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/207067)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Rise, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2PY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.847555,-0.228634

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mile Oak Road Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Brighton and Hove there are about 2.2 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 (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile Oak Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Peter Gladwin Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hill Park School |  | 4–16 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Nicolas CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Eastbrook Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Brackenbury Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Holmbush Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Herons Dale School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Early Explorers Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-explorers-pre-school-ey495092) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Oaks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-2731715) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Fizzy Fish @ Peter Gladwin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fizzy-fish-peter-gladwin-2519954) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Baby Ducks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baby-ducks-ey448830) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Pickles Preschool (Southwick)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pickles-preschool-southwick-2695470) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Nanny's House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nannys-house-ey556609) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Acorn Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Acorn Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 18 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acorn Nursery take?

Acorn Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs Acorn Nursery?

Acorn Nursery is run by Brighton & Hove City Council, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Acorn Nursery?

Fishersgate is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Acorn Nursery?

You can call 01273 293980.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318095)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Acorn+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJrcbdzn-QdUgRgHj0TFJfT9w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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