# The Coppice Pre-School and OSC

The Coppice Pre-School and OSC is a full-day nursery at Smallwood C Of E Primary Academy, Cheshire, CW11 2UR, in Smallwood, Cheshire East. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Acorn Childcare Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-coppice-pre-school-and-osc-ey540448  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Smallwood C Of E Primary Academy, Cheshire, CW11 2UR
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01477 500089
- Website: https://www.acorndaycare.co.uk/coppice
- Run by: [Acorn Childcare Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/acorn-childcare-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY540448

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 October 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/EY540448

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2016 (Reference EY540448). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540448)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540448)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540448)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/892694)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Smallwood C Of E Primary Academy, Cheshire, CW11 2UR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.138901,-2.290751

- 3 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire East there are about 2.5 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 4 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallwood CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Rode Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apples-and-pears-private-day-nursery-2714677) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Sandbach Heath (St John's) Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandbach-heath-st-johns-playgroup-305284) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Bee Curious Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bee-curious-childcare-2771677) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Sally-Anna's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sally-annas-day-nursery-ey402032) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Highfield Hoppers Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highfield-hoppers-ltd-ey338686) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Corner House Nursery Lawton Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/corner-house-nursery-lawton-road-ey314152) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Coppice Pre-School and OSC's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Coppice Pre-School and OSC Good at its inspection on 18 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Coppice Pre-School and OSC take?

The Coppice Pre-School and OSC is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Coppice Pre-School and OSC?

The Coppice Pre-School and OSC is run by Acorn Childcare Nursery Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Coppice Pre-School and OSC?

You can call 01477 500089 and visit www.acorndaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540448)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Coppice+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJbVCwa6ZbekgR4B6zYVprXD4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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