# The Acorns Nursery & Forest School

The Acorns Nursery & Forest School is a sessional pre-school at 25 Denmans Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 2LA, in Lindfield, West Sussex. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-acorns-nursery-and-forest-school-2694555  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 25 Denmans Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 2LA
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01444 455081
- Website: https://www.theacornsnurseryandforestschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2694555

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 November 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/16/2694555

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2694555). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2694555)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2694555)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2694555)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1543125)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 25 Denmans Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 2LA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.012569,-0.082687

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lindfield Common, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindfield Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Blackthorns Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Warden Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Some aspects not as strong (January 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Harlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Great Walstead School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Lindfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lindfield-nursery-2868169) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Norto5 KIDZ - Lindfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/norto5-kidz-lindfield-ey359520) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Tiger Cubs Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiger-cubs-pre-school-2729256) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Norto5 Kidz Academy - Lindfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/norto5-kidz-academy-lindfield-2561737) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hedgehogs & Badgers Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-and-badgers-nursery-school-ey562802) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Willow Tree Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-preschool-2532038) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Acorns Nursery & Forest School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Acorns Nursery & Forest School Good at its inspection on 12 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Acorns Nursery & Forest School take?

The Acorns Nursery & Forest School is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Acorns Nursery & Forest School?

Haywards Heath is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Acorns Nursery & Forest School?

You can call 01444 455081 and visit www.theacornsnurseryandforestschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2694555)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Acorns+Nursery+and+Forest+School+25+Denmans+Lane&query_place_id=ChIJfxxLXrGOdUgRCblE-Qm-jiA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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