# Acorns Playgroup Ltd

Acorns Playgroup Ltd is a full-day nursery at Bilton Grange CP School, Bilton Lane, Harrogate, HG1 3BA, in Bilton, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-playgroup-ltd-ey415533  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bilton Grange CP School, Bilton Lane, Harrogate, HG1 3BA
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07952 963186
- Website: http://www.acornsplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY415533

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 2 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415533

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2010 (Reference EY415533). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415533)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415533)
- 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/EY415533)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bilton Grange CP School, Bilton Lane, Harrogate, HG1 3BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.006108,-1.538218

- Station: Harrogate, 0.9 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Woodfield Millennium Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Woodfield Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Bachelor Fields, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Roberts Crescent Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Woodfield Playground, 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.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

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

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Coppice Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| New Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Duchy College |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St John's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-playgroup-400351) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Explorers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-2828473) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Partou Playaway Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-playaway-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey331082) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-safehands-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey278443) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Partou Tiny Teapots Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-tiny-teapots-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey341607) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Harcourt Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harcourt-day-nursery-ey341317) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Acorns Playgroup Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Acorns Playgroup Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 2 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acorns Playgroup Ltd take?

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

### What is the nearest station to Acorns Playgroup Ltd?

Harrogate is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Acorns Playgroup Ltd?

You can call 07952 963186 and visit www.acornsplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415533)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Acorns+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJiQulprZTeUgRMb4iXJ7xZoQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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