# The Acorn Nursery School

The Acorn Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at 2 Lansdowne Crescent, London, W11 2NH, in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea. It is registered for 110 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Notting Hill Preparatory School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-acorn-nursery-school-ey489155  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 2 Lansdowne Crescent, London, W11 2NH
- Ages: from 2 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 110
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 7727 2122
- Website: http://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Notting Hill Preparatory School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/notting-hill-preparatory-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY489155

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 February 2023, 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/EY489155

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2015 (Reference EY489155). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489155)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489155)
- Registered places: 110 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489155)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/335016)

## Fees

| Age | Half day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £80.05 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 7-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £150
- Deposit: £1,000

Source: nursery website (https://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/admissions/fees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–16:00
- Ages: from 2 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: half day

## Getting there

Address: 2 Lansdowne Crescent, London, W11 2NH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.510999,-0.205995

- Station: Holland Park, 0.3 miles
- Station: Notting Hill Gate, 0.4 miles
- Station: Ladbroke Grove, 0.5 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Avondale Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Colville Square Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Holland Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Powis Square, 0.4 miles
- Park: Norland North Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Longlands Court Playground, 0.2 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kensington and Chelsea there are about 2.1 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 3 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/admissions/faqs)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/admissions/faqs)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/admissions/faqs)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/admissions/faqs)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/admissions/faqs)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/admissions/faqs)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/admissions/faqs)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/admissions/fees)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/admissions/fees)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/admissions/fees)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/admissions/faqs)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/admissions/faqs)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/admissions/faqs)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/admissions/faqs)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/admissions/faqs)

### Extras and activities

- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/admissions/faqs)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/admissions/faqs)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/admissions/faqs)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/admissions/faqs)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/admissions/faqs)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stewart Bilingual School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Clement and St James CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Colville Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Southbank International School Kensington |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Avondale Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Thomas Jones Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| SIAL |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Acorn Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-acorn-nursery-school-2629553) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Holland Park Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-holland-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey544212) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [The Square Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-square-nursery-school-2790798) |  |  | 08:45–16:15 | 0.2 miles |
| [Pippa Pop-ins (Holland Park)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippa-pop-ins-holland-park-2857426) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Miss Delaney's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/miss-delaneys-ey488162) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Ladbroke Square Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladbroke-square-montessori-school-105707) | Good |  | 08:00–16:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does The Acorn Nursery School cost?

The Acorn Nursery School publishes these fees: half day £80.05 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does The Acorn Nursery School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. The Acorn Nursery School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does The Acorn Nursery School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. The Acorn Nursery School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are The Acorn Nursery School's opening hours?

The Acorn Nursery School opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is The Acorn Nursery School open all year?

No. The Acorn Nursery School is open term time only.

### What ages does The Acorn Nursery School take?

The Acorn Nursery School takes children aged from 2 years.

### What is The Acorn Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Acorn Nursery School Good at its inspection on 22 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Acorn Nursery School take?

The Acorn Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 110 children at any one time.

### Does The Acorn Nursery School accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. The Acorn Nursery School accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at The Acorn Nursery School?

Yes. The Acorn Nursery School lists a registration fee of £150 and a deposit of £1,000.

### Who runs The Acorn Nursery School?

The Acorn Nursery School is run by Notting Hill Preparatory School Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does The Acorn Nursery School follow?

The Acorn Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Forest school.

### Does The Acorn Nursery School have outdoor space?

The Acorn Nursery School lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.

### Does The Acorn Nursery School support children with SEND?

The Acorn Nursery School lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to The Acorn Nursery School?

Holland Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489155)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.theacornnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.theacornnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Acorn+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ6bz7aOEPdkgRYunCWe-cb0w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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