# Acorns In Harrogate

Acorns In Harrogate is a full-day nursery at Hookstone Chase Community Centre, Hookstone Chase, HARROGATE, HG2 7DJ, in Starbeck, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Acorns-In-Eldwick Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-in-harrogate-ey546961  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hookstone Chase Community Centre, Hookstone Chase, HARROGATE, HG2 7DJ
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01423 642423
- Website: https://acornsinharrogate.co.uk/
- Run by: [Acorns-In-Eldwick Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/acorns-in-eldwick-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY546961

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 June 2023, 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/EY546961

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2017 (Reference EY546961). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546961)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546961)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546961)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hookstone Chase Community Centre, Hookstone Chase, HARROGATE, HG2 7DJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.992841,-1.491081

- Station: Starbeck, 0.6 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Panhandle Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Forest Springs Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Spa Mews, 0.4 miles
- Park: Stonefall Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Spa Lane Field, 0.4 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hookstone Chase Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Springwater Academy |  | 2–19 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Starbeck Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Willow Tree Community Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Aspin Park Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Natures Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/natures-little-learners-2621609) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-woodlands-harrogate-day-nursery-and-pre-school-400105) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Green Gables Montessori Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-gables-montessori-nursery-ltd-2721720) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Red Kite Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-kite-childrens-day-nursery-ey383668) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Northern Performance Academy & Performatots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northern-performance-academy-and-performatots-2638837) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-preschool-ey373689) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Acorns In Harrogate's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Acorns In Harrogate Good at its inspection on 20 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acorns In Harrogate take?

Acorns In Harrogate is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Acorns In Harrogate?

Acorns In Harrogate is run by Acorns-In-Eldwick Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Acorns In Harrogate?

Starbeck is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Acorns In Harrogate?

You can call 01423 642423 and visit acornsinharrogate.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546961)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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