# Acorn Nursery

Acorn Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Wimbledon Chase Middle School, Merton Hall Road, LONDON, SW19 3QB, in Bushey Mead, Merton. It is registered for 24 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.5 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-nursery-ey405936  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Wimbledon Chase Middle School, Merton Hall Road, LONDON, SW19 3QB
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07963 528845
- Website: http://www.acornnursery.net/
- Ofsted URN: EY405936

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405936

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2010 (Reference EY405936). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405936)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405936)
- 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/EY405936)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00

## Getting there

Address: Wimbledon Chase Middle School, Merton Hall Road, LONDON, SW19 3QB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.412765,-0.212638

- Station: Wimbledon Chase, 0.2 miles
- Station: Dundonald Road Tram Stop, 0.4 miles
- Station: Merton Park Tram Stop, 0.5 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dundonald Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: John Innes Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: St Mary's Glebe, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Dundonald Playground, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Merton there are about 3.5 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: 3.5 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Dundonald Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hall School Wimbledon |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Joseph Hood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Merton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Donhead Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Norwegian Kindergarten In London |  | 2–6 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Castle Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-castle-kindergarten-2807518) |  |  | 08:30–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-ltd-dundonald-road-ey229780) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Wimbledon Preschool Willows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimbledon-preschool-willows-2862659) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Fennies Wimbledon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-wimbledon-ey560693) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Building Blocks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-nursery-402923) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool-ey464601) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Acorn Nursery's opening hours?

Acorn Nursery opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

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

Ofsted rated Acorn Nursery Good at its inspection on 5 October 2022, 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 24 children at any one time.

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

Wimbledon Chase is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Acorn Nursery?

You can call 07963 528845 and visit www.acornnursery.net.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405936)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Acorn+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJm7b2nMAIdkgRAzsnNVxdUkU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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