# Acorn Under Fives (Birstall)

Acorn Under Fives (Birstall) is a sessional pre-school at Highcliffe Primary School, Greengate Lane, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 3DL, in Birstall, Leicestershire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-under-fives-birstall-226252  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Highcliffe Primary School, Greengate Lane, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 3DL
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07842 006199
- Website: https://www.acornunderfives.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 226252

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 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/16/226252

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1983 (Reference 226252). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226252)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226252)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226252)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Highcliffe Primary School, Greengate Lane, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 3DL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.679905,-1.132537

- Station: Leicester North (Great Central Railway), 0.9 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: School Lane Playing Fields, 0.4 miles
- Park: Harrowgate Park, 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 Leicestershire there are about 2.6 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hallam Fields, Birstall | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Riverside Community Primary School Birstall | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Glebelands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Mowmacre Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Woodstock Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (September 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Beaumont Lodge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (April 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Gems Birstall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-birstall-2856286) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Hunny Hive Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hunny-hive-day-nursery-ey539726) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Children 1st @ Birstall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-birstall-ey561767) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Birstall Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birstall-rainbow-nursery-223193) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ashton Green Pre School & Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashton-green-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-2750102) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Co-operative Play and Learn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/co-operative-play-and-learn-ey472097) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Acorn Under Fives (Birstall)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Acorn Under Fives (Birstall) Good at its inspection on 19 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acorn Under Fives (Birstall) take?

Acorn Under Fives (Birstall) is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Acorn Under Fives (Birstall)?

Leicester North (Great Central Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Acorn Under Fives (Birstall)?

You can call 07842 006199 and visit www.acornunderfives.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226252)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Acorn+under+Fives&query_place_id=ChIJV-BCP8lhd0gRtBPQHd34LOk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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