# Little Acorns

Little Acorns is a full-day nursery at Hurworth Primary School, Westfield Drive, Hurworth, DARLINGTON, DL2 2ET, in Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-ey438010  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hurworth Primary School, Westfield Drive, Hurworth, DARLINGTON, DL2 2ET
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01325 720396
- Website: https://www.littleacornsnurseryhurworth.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY438010

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 September 2025, 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/EY438010

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2011 (Reference EY438010). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438010)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438010)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438010)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1795733)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hurworth Primary School, Westfield Drive, Hurworth, DARLINGTON, DL2 2ET

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.487699,-1.528261

- 7 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Darlington there are about 3.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurworth Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| Croft Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Hurworth School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/serendipity-nursery-and-outdoor-learning-2496935) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Parkside Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkside-childcare-ey330167) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Maidendale Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maidendale-nursery-ey358816) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [All Saints Blackwell Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-blackwell-pre-school-ey319495) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Eastbourne Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eastbourne-pre-school-ey474700) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Broadway Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broadway-daycare-ey441708) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Acorns Outstanding at its inspection on 26 September 2025, 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 36 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Acorns?

You can call 01325 720396 and visit www.littleacornsnurseryhurworth.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438010)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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