# Little Acorns Pre School

Little Acorns Pre School is a full-day nursery at 140 Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, IP4 4JD, in California, Suffolk. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-251558  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 140 Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, IP4 4JD
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01473 399093
- Website: https://littleacorns-ipswich.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 251558

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 July 2025, 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/16/251558

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1997 (Reference 251558). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251558)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251558)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251558)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1652654)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 140 Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, IP4 4JD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.065735,1.180072

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Cherry Lane Playground, 0.4 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 Suffolk there are about 3.5 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidegate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Rushmere Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (January 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Helen's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Noahs Ark Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-pre-school-251580) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St. Marys Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-preschool-playgroup-251658) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-pre-school-251462) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St John's Playtime Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-playtime-pre-school-251650) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Ipswich Private Kindergarten Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ipswich-private-kindergarten-limited-251762) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rainbow Bright Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-bright-day-care-251760) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Acorns Pre School Good at its inspection on 1 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Acorns Pre School take?

Little Acorns Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Acorns Pre School?

Derby Road (Ipswich) is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Acorns Pre School?

You can call 01473 399093 and visit littleacorns-ipswich.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251558)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Acorns+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJjf1dDXKf2UcR4PWn-0mEwtM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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