# Little Acorns Pre-School

Little Acorns Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Globe Primary Academy, Community Room, Irene Avenue, LANCING, BN15 9NZ, in North Lancing, West Sussex. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-ey385887  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Globe Primary Academy, Community Room, Irene Avenue, LANCING, BN15 9NZ
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 07770 884860
- Ofsted URN: EY385887

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 May 2022, 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/EY385887

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2008 (Reference EY385887). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY385887)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY385887)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY385887)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Globe Primary Academy, Community Room, Irene Avenue, LANCING, BN15 9NZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.832667,-0.326166

- Station: Lancing, 0.4 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Manor Park Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lancing Manor Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Monks Rec Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Lancing Parkour Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Croshaw 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 West Sussex there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Boundstone Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| North Lancing Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Springboard Education |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Seaside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Sompting Village Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Bramber Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Downsbrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Boundstone Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boundstone-nursery-school-ey294497) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lancing-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey481001) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Noahs Ark Childrens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-childrens-day-nursery-2856919) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Penhill Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penhill-playgroup-113638) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Beachside Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beachside-montessori-nursery-ey550197) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lancing-day-nursery-and-forest-school-2670743) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Acorns Pre-School Good at its inspection on 9 May 2022, 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 32 children at any one time.

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

Lancing is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 07770 884860.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY385887)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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