# Ruardean Acorns

Ruardean Acorns is a sessional pre-school at Ruardean C of E Primary School, School Lane, Ruardean, GL17 9XQ, in Ruardean, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ruardean-acorns-511782  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Ruardean C of E Primary School, School Lane, Ruardean, GL17 9XQ
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01594 808865
- Website: http://ruardeanacorns.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 511782

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511782

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2001 (Reference 511782). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511782)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511782)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511782)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ruardean C of E Primary School, School Lane, Ruardean, GL17 9XQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.854813,-2.551118

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Gloucestershire there are about 2.9 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruardean Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Woodside Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Drybrook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Lydbrook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Some aspects not as strong (December 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Steam Mills Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Johns Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-playgroup-ey285690) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Bo-Peeps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bo-peeps-day-nursery-ey369325) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Mitcheldean Early Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mitcheldean-early-learners-ey421923) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Greenwoods Nursery Limited English Bicknor](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenwoods-nursery-limited-english-bicknor-2679207) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Sunbeams Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-day-nursery-101586) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [HARE Forest School - Mitcheldean](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hare-forest-school-mitcheldean-2803791) |  |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ruardean Acorns's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ruardean Acorns Good at its inspection on 3 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ruardean Acorns take?

Ruardean Acorns is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Ruardean Acorns?

You can call 01594 808865 and visit ruardeanacorns.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511782)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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