# Acorn Pre-School CIO

Acorn Pre-School CIO is a full-day nursery at Acorn Pre School, Portakabin, Mill Lane, Whaplode, Spalding, PE12 6TS, in Whaplode, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-pre-school-cio-2516397  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Acorn Pre School, Portakabin, Mill Lane, Whaplode, Spalding, PE12 6TS
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01406 373400
- Website: https://www.acornpreschoolwhaplode.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2516397

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 May 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/16/2516397

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2020 (Reference 2516397). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516397)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516397)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516397)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Acorn Pre School, Portakabin, Mill Lane, Whaplode, Spalding, PE12 6TS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.799691,-0.028529

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Lincolnshire there are about 2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whaplode Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The John Harrox Primary School, Moulton | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Holbeach Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Moulton Harrox Pre-School and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moulton-harrox-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-ey448626) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Small Saints Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-saints-pre-school-253758) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Building Blocks Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-nurseries-2748301) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Berry Grove Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berry-grove-childcare-2793866) |  |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [The Willows Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-day-nursery-ey439986) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Little Oaks Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-childcare-2644560) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Acorn Pre-School CIO's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Acorn Pre-School CIO Good at its inspection on 12 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acorn Pre-School CIO take?

Acorn Pre-School CIO is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Acorn Pre-School CIO?

You can call 01406 373400 and visit www.acornpreschoolwhaplode.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516397)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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