# Baby Acorns

Baby Acorns is a sessional pre-school at Aclet Close Nursery School, Aclet Close, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6PX, in Tindale Crescent, Durham. It is registered for 6 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baby-acorns-2880593  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Aclet Close Nursery School, Aclet Close, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6PX
- Registered places: 6
- Ofsted URN: 2880593

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2026 (Reference 2880593). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2880593)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2880593)
- Registered places: 6 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2880593)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Aclet Close Nursery School, Aclet Close, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6PX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.646567,-1.682830

- Station: Bishop Auckland, 0.8 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: 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.

In Durham there are about 4.6 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aclet Close Nursery School | Nursery | 0–4 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Woodhouse Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (April 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Cockton Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Cockton Hill Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Evergreen Primary School |  | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Andrew's Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2019) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Yellow Wellies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-wellies-2587403) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Buddies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buddies-nursery-ey541824) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [York House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/york-house-nursery-550144) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Nellie's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nellies-day-nursery-ey563109) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Shildon Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shildon-early-years-ey319462) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Byerley Road Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/byerley-road-preschool-ey285004) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Baby Acorns take?

Baby Acorns is registered with Ofsted for up to 6 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Baby Acorns?

Bishop Auckland is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2880593)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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