# Acorns Nursery School

Acorns Nursery School is a full-day nursery at The Village Hall, Shackleford, GU8 6AE, in Norney, Surrey. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-nursery-school-ey231141  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Village Hall, Shackleford, GU8 6AE
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01483 860723
- Website: http://acornsnursery.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY231141

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 October 2021, 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/EY231141

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference EY231141). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY231141)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY231141)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY231141)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Village Hall, Shackleford, GU8 6AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.194705,-0.654594

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Surrey 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldro |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Milford Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| St Hilary's School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Moss Lane School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ultimate Activity Camps at Prior's Field School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ultimate-activity-camps-at-priors-field-school-ey479192) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Orchard Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orchard-community-pre-school-2834858) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Castle Nursery and Preschool Guardian House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-nursery-and-preschool-guardian-house-2883654) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [The Bell House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bell-house-nursery-ey445043) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [The Goslings Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-goslings-nursery-school-2496414) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Rainbow Corner Loseley Fields](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-corner-loseley-fields-2792212) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Acorns Nursery School Good at its inspection on 12 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acorns Nursery School take?

Acorns Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Acorns Nursery School?

Godalming is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Acorns Nursery School?

You can call 01483 860723 and visit acornsnursery.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY231141)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Acorns+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJu4tmGB7SdUgREWTeyzrNZXk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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