# Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks

Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks is a sessional pre-school at School Lane, Shefford, SG17 5XA, in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 85 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-pre-school-and-the-mighty-oaks-2782674  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: School Lane, Shefford, SG17 5XA
- Registered places: 85
- Phone: 01462 816281
- Website: http://www.acornpre-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2782674

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2024 (Reference 2782674). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782674)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782674)
- Registered places: 85 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782674)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: School Lane, Shefford, SG17 5XA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.035750,-0.344400

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Central Bedfordshire there are about 4.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shefford Lower School | Primary | 3–9 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Campton Academy | Primary | 5–9 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Meppershall Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Clifton All Saints Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Robert Bloomfield Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Samuel Whitbread Academy | Secondary | 13–18 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Family Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-family-tree-day-nursery-ey489726) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [HopeWorks Creche (Shefford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopeworks-creche-shefford-2870240) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Best Nursery (Shefford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/best-nursery-shefford-ey436585) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Gravenhurst and Villages Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gravenhurst-and-villages-pre-school-ey396049) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Stondon Stompers Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stondon-stompers-pre-school-219300) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [The Fledglings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-fledglings-2752289) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks take?

Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks is registered with Ofsted for up to 85 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks?

You can call 01462 816281 and visit www.acornpre-school.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782674)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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