# Little Acorns Nursery

Little Acorns Nursery is a full-day nursery at Vernon Road, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 5HJ, in Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-302875  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Vernon Road, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 5HJ
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01226 248123
- Ofsted URN: 302875

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302875

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1993 (Reference 302875). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302875)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302875)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302875)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/782530)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Vernon Road, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 5HJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.534546,-1.475870

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ward Green Community Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Worsbrough Country Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Barnsley there are about 3.9 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Mill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Bank End Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Forest Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Greenacre School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Shawlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Worsbrough Common Rising Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/worsbrough-common-rising-stars-ey551014) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Growing Wild Outdoor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-wild-outdoor-nursery-2535612) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kendray & Worsbrough Sure Start](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kendray-and-worsbrough-sure-start-ey310670) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St Joseph's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-nursery-302861) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [LITTLE JO'S DAY NURSERY LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jos-day-nursery-ltd-2827542) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Jo's Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jos-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey347796) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Acorns Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Little Acorns Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

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

Barnsley is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Acorns Nursery?

You can call 01226 248123.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302875)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Acorns+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJE1O-6ed6eUgRUUqWrpffxp8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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