# Little Acorns Brighton

Little Acorns Brighton is a full-day nursery at Stringer Way, BRIGHTON, BN1 6QG, in Hollingdean, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 16 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-brighton-2698515  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Stringer Way, BRIGHTON, BN1 6QG
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01273 752623
- Website: http://littleacornsbrighton.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2698515

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 20 November 2024, 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/16/2698515

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2698515). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2698515)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2698515)
- 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/16/2698515)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Stringer Way, BRIGHTON, BN1 6QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.849422,-0.141308

- Station: Preston Park, 0.7 miles
- Station: London Road (Brighton), 0.9 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hollingbury Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Withdean Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Blakers Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Preston Park, 0.4 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.

In Brighton and Hove there are about 2.2 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balfour Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Downs Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Central Hub Brighton |  | 5–16 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Hertford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Downs Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Patcham Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Stanford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Buntings Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buntings-nursery-ltd-2660030) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hollingbury Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hollingbury-park-pre-school-ey453048) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Earthworms](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-earthworms-ey402775) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Pumpkin Patch Nursery Harrington Road Brighton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-patch-nursery-harrington-road-brighton-2882787) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Shoes Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-shoes-nursery-ltd-2679082) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hopscotch Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-nursery-ey455747) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Acorns Brighton's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Acorns Brighton Outstanding at its inspection on 20 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Acorns Brighton take?

Little Acorns Brighton is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Acorns Brighton?

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

### How do I contact Little Acorns Brighton?

You can call 01273 752623 and visit littleacornsbrighton.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2698515)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Acorns+Nursery+Brighton&query_place_id=ChIJa3N96MKPdUgRYO_1jI-7PvA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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