# Little Acorns

Little Acorns is a full-day nursery at 55 New Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS15 1TN, in Hopewell Hill, South Gloucestershire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-ey305073  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 55 New Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS15 1TN
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 0117 960 6537
- Website: http://www.littleacorns-kingswood.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY305073

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 23 September 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/EY305073

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2005 (Reference EY305073). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305073)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305073)
- 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/EY305073)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/41805)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 55 New Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS15 1TN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.467397,-2.505408

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kingswood Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 South Gloucestershire there are about 2.4 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Soundwell Academy |  | 5–18 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| New Horizons Learning Centre |  | 5–16 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Minerva Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Two Mile Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rozey Days Montessori Kingswood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rozey-days-montessori-kingswood-2742421) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Date Palm Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/date-palm-nursery-2851536) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Soundwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-soundwell-2734009) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Playaway Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playaway-preschool-ey431065) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kingswood Methodist Church PreSchool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingswood-methodist-church-preschool-106997) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Park Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-neighbourhood-nursery-ey275424) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Acorns Outstanding at its inspection on 23 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Acorns take?

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

### How do I contact Little Acorns?

You can call 0117 960 6537 and visit www.littleacorns-kingswood.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305073)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Acorns+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ-ZrTsoyPcUgRj2H6hqIKtx8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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