# Acorns Nursery

Acorns Nursery is a full-day nursery at St John's Centre, St John's Road, Oakley, Basingstoke, RG23 7DX, in Pardown, Hampshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-nursery-ey346310  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St John's Centre, St John's Road, Oakley, Basingstoke, RG23 7DX
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07717 504878
- Website: http://www.oakleyacornsnursery.co.uk/index.htm
- Ofsted URN: EY346310

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 June 2024, 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/EY346310

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2007 (Reference EY346310). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346310)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346310)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346310)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St John's Centre, St John's Road, Oakley, Basingstoke, RG23 7DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.244531,-1.168892

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kennet Way Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Saint Johns Piece Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Upper Farm Road Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Kennet Way Play Area, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hampshire there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Oakley Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hounsome Fields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| Kempshott Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Kempshott Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (May 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Leonard's Pre-School, Oakley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-leonards-pre-school-oakley-507842) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Shooting Stars Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shooting-stars-nursery-school-2567476) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-2895912) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Kempshott Under 5's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kempshott-under-5s-preschool-ey493615) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Shooting Stars Nursery School Kempshott Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shooting-stars-nursery-school-kempshott-village-2673671) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey346317) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Acorns Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Acorns Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acorns Nursery take?

Acorns Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Acorns Nursery?

You can call 07717 504878 and visit www.oakleyacornsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346310)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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