# Olive Hill Acorns

Olive Hill Acorns is a sessional pre-school at Olive Hill School, Springfield Road, Halesowen, B62 8JZ, in Hill and Cakemore, Dudley. It is registered for 51 children. It opens 08:45–15:15, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Melanie Gooch & Samantha Riley Partnership.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olive-hill-acorns-ey499988  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Olive Hill School, Springfield Road, Halesowen, B62 8JZ
- Opening hours: 08:45–15:15, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 01384 958439
- Website: https://www.olive.dudley.sch.uk/
- Run by: [Melanie Gooch & Samantha Riley Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/melanie-gooch-and-samantha-riley-partnership)
- Ofsted URN: EY499988

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 June 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/EY499988

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2016 (Reference EY499988). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499988)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499988)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499988)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 3 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1555003)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:45–15:15

## Getting there

Address: Olive Hill School, Springfield Road, Halesowen, B62 8JZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.465640,-2.033811

- Station: Rowley Regis, 0.8 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Leasowes, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Dudley there are about 4.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Halesbury School |  | 4–19 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hurst Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Highfields Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Perryfields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Blackheath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Howley Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Lapal Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Spotty Zebra Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spotty-zebra-day-nursery-2522855) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Jack in the Box Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-pre-school-ey464110) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Jack and Jill's Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jills-day-nursery-ltd-2685260) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Merryvale Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merryvale-day-nursery-ey540492) | Good |  | 07:15–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Humpty Dumptys Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumptys-nursery-limited-2685061) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Dreamtree day nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dreamtree-day-nursery-2834743) |  |  | 10:00–15:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Olive Hill Acorns's opening hours?

Olive Hill Acorns opens 08:45–15:15, Mon–Fri.

### What is Olive Hill Acorns's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Olive Hill Acorns Good at its inspection on 11 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Olive Hill Acorns take?

Olive Hill Acorns is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### Who runs Olive Hill Acorns?

Olive Hill Acorns is run by Melanie Gooch & Samantha Riley Partnership, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Olive Hill Acorns?

Rowley Regis is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Olive Hill Acorns?

You can call 01384 958439 and visit www.olive.dudley.sch.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499988)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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