# Little Acorns Nursery

Little Acorns Nursery is a full-day nursery at Oak Farm, Drayton Lane, Drayton Bassett, Tamworth, B78 3EF, in Bourne Vale, Staffordshire. It is registered for 79 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-ey257600  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Oak Farm, Drayton Lane, Drayton Bassett, Tamworth, B78 3EF
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 79
- Phone: 01827 289537
- Website: http://www.littleacornsnurseries.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY257600

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 22 July 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/EY257600

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2003 (Reference EY257600). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257600)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257600)
- Registered places: 79 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257600)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1248986)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Oak Farm, Drayton Lane, Drayton Bassett, Tamworth, B78 3EF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.599063,-1.738331

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Staffordshire there are about 3.1 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 1 review (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Longwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Millfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Old School House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-school-house-day-nursery-2597717) | Requires improvement |  | 07:15–18:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Scallywags Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scallywags-day-nursery-ey548368) | Good |  | 08:00–05:30 | 1.5 miles |
| [Footsteps Nursery Fazeley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-fazeley-ey484981) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.8 miles |
| [Fazeley Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fazeley-pre-school-218143) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.9 miles |
| [Footsteps Nursery Canwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-canwell-ey442340) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 2.0 miles |
| [Dosthill Park Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dosthill-park-pre-school-playgroup-218132) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Acorns Nursery's opening hours?

Little Acorns Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

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

Ofsted rated Little Acorns Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 22 July 2025, 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 79 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Acorns Nursery?

You can call 01827 289537 and visit www.littleacornsnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257600)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Acorns+Nursery+and+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJHb7EmimvcEgR5DflL9AnaNw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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