# Acorns Pre-School

Acorns Pre-School is a full-day nursery at The Old Police House, Little Market Place, Masham, HG4 4DY, in Masham, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, 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-pre-school-ey266330  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old Police House, Little Market Place, Masham, HG4 4DY
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01765 689111
- Website: https://acorns.masham.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY266330

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 November 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/EY266330

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2003 (Reference EY266330). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY266330)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY266330)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY266330)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 June 2017). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1868334)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old Police House, Little Market Place, Masham, HG4 4DY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.222272,-1.656040

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tittybottle Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masham CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (January 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kirkby Malzeard Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkby-malzeard-pre-school-400352) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Bright Beginnings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-ey359478) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Incy Wincy's Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/incy-wincys-limited-ey357260) | Good |  |  | 5.3 miles |
| [Handy Helpers Holiday Club at Bedale Scout Hut](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/handy-helpers-holiday-club-at-bedale-scout-hut-2883170) |  |  |  | 5.3 miles |
| [Aiskew Under Fives Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aiskew-under-fives-preschool-ey479864) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.3 miles |
| [Seedlings Montessori Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seedlings-montessori-childcare-ltd-ey488084) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 5.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Acorns Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Acorns Pre-School Good at its inspection on 13 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acorns Pre-School take?

Acorns Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Acorns Pre-School?

You can call 01765 689111 and visit acorns.masham.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY266330)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Acorns+Pre+School+Masham&query_place_id=ChIJO9gZZz-ofkgRy7bNsdk81Sg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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