# Acorn to Oak Nursery Ltd Acorn to Oak Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at 167 & 169 Crook Lane, Winsford, CW7 3DR, in Gravel, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 66 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-to-oak-nursery-ltd-2768533 Last checked 30 June 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 167 & 169 Crook Lane, Winsford, CW7 3DR - Registered places: 66 - Ofsted URN: 2768533 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 31 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768533 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2024 (Reference 2768533). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768533) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768533) - Registered places: 66 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768533) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1943423) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: 167 & 169 Crook Lane, Winsford, CW7 3DR Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.193776,-2.503990 - Station: Winsford, 0.4 miles - 8 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Leaf Lane Play Area, 0.2 miles - Park: Wharton Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles - Park: Wharton Allotments, 0.3 miles - Park: Weaver Parkway, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: 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 Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Wharton CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | | 0.3 miles | | St. Chad's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | | 1.0 miles | | Winsford High Street Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles | | Grange Community Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles | | Darnhall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles | | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | | yes | 1.6 miles | | Over St John's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | | 1.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [S4YC @ Wharton Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-wharton-childrens-centre-2749794) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Start Well Learning Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/start-well-learning-limited-2499543) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Start Well Learning Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/start-well-learning-limited-ey413796) | Outstanding | | | 0.3 miles | | [S4YC Out of School Club @ St Chads](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-out-of-school-club-st-chads-2614653) | Good | | | 0.9 miles | | [Kiddiecare Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddiecare-day-nursery-limited-ey268102) | Good | | | 1.2 miles | | [Little Oasis Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oasis-day-nursery-2871687) | | | | 1.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Acorn to Oak Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating? Acorn to Oak Nursery Ltd was inspected on 31 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Acorn to Oak Nursery Ltd take? Acorn to Oak Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 66 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Acorn to Oak Nursery Ltd? Winsford is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768533) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.