# Acorn Under Fives

Acorn Under Fives is a sessional pre-school at C/O Oaklands Infant School, Butler Road, CROWTHORNE, RG45 6QZ, in Wokingham Without, Wokingham. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-under-fives-148637  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: C/O Oaklands Infant School, Butler Road, CROWTHORNE, RG45 6QZ
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 01344 752752
- Website: https://acornunderfives.com/
- Ofsted URN: 148637

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 May 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/16/148637

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1986 (Reference 148637). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148637)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148637)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148637)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/588939)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: C/O Oaklands Infant School, Butler Road, CROWTHORNE, RG45 6QZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.376014,-0.800598

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bigshotte Park, 0.3 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 Wokingham there are about 2.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Oaklands Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hatch Ride Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Our Lady's Preparatory School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Crowthorne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Saint Sebastians Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Wildmoor Heath School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Wellington College Prep |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Our Lady's Prep School And Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/our-ladys-prep-school-and-day-nursery-ey548420) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-2895915) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Becca's House Day Nursery - Crowthorne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beccas-house-day-nursery-crowthorne-2844143) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Ark Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-pre-school-119271) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Acorns Montessori Buckler's Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-montessori-bucklers-park-2851086) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Flying Start Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-nursery-ey487948) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Acorn Under Fives's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Acorn Under Fives Outstanding at its inspection on 11 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acorn Under Fives take?

Acorn Under Fives is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Acorn Under Fives?

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

### How do I contact Acorn Under Fives?

You can call 01344 752752 and visit acornunderfives.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148637)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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