# Acorn2Oak Preschool

Acorn2Oak Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Castle Hill Junior School, Dryden Road, Ipswich, IP1 6QD, in Castle Hill, Suffolk. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn2oak-preschool-ey420545  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Castle Hill Junior School, Dryden Road, Ipswich, IP1 6QD
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01473 748333
- Website: http://www.acorn2oakpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY420545

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 April 2025, 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/EY420545

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2010 (Reference EY420545). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420545)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420545)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420545)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Castle Hill Junior School, Dryden Road, Ipswich, IP1 6QD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.081146,1.140823

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Castle Hill Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Suffolk there are about 3.5 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Castle Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Dale Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2019) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Highfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Beeches Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy |  | 3–16 | Good (November 2021) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dilly's Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dillys-daycare-ey558666) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Early Years @ Highfield Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-highfield-daycare-ey337155) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Wigwams Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wigwams-nursery-ey392538) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Early Years @ Highfield - Whitehouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-highfield-whitehouse-ey547833) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Wellington Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellington-nursery-ey490363) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Buzzbee Babes Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buzzbee-babes-nursery-ey548509) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Acorn2Oak Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Acorn2Oak Preschool Good at its inspection on 23 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acorn2Oak Preschool take?

Acorn2Oak Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Acorn2Oak Preschool?

Westerfield is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Acorn2Oak Preschool?

You can call 01473 748333 and visit www.acorn2oakpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420545)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Acorn2Oak+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJGSFKruuh2UcRRMX1wlJgv6U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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