# Angels & Acorns

Angels & Acorns is a full-day nursery at North End House, North End Road, Stalybridge, SK15 3AZ, in Far Souracre, Tameside. It is registered for 52 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/angels-and-acorns-ey409917  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: North End House, North End Road, Stalybridge, SK15 3AZ
- Registered places: 52
- Ofsted URN: EY409917

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 29 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY409917

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2010 (Reference EY409917). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY409917)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY409917)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY409917)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1845096)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: North End House, North End Road, Stalybridge, SK15 3AZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.487028,-2.046920

- Station: Stalybridge, 0.7 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cheetham Park, 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 Tameside there are about 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Wild Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dixons Silver Springs Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Arlies Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Trinity School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Raphael's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Stalybridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-stalybridge-2743557) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Sky High Achievers Stalybridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sky-high-achievers-stalybridge-2750688) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Funtasia First Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/funtasia-first-steps-nursery-ey562119) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sunflower Stalybridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-stalybridge-ey555153) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Grow Happy Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grow-happy-childcare-ey458831) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Hill Top Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hill-top-private-day-nursery-ey486494) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Angels & Acorns's Ofsted rating?

Angels & Acorns was inspected on 29 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Angels & Acorns take?

Angels & Acorns is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Angels & Acorns?

Stalybridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY409917)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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