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Acorns Aviva # Acorns Aviva Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Aviva Centre, Brierly Furlong, Bristol, BS34 8SW · South Gloucestershire Number of places 33 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2026 Local authority South Gloucestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Acorns Aviva is a well-established childcare setting in Bristol, operating since 1996, where children aged 1 to 4 years benefit from a vibrant and inclusive environment. The nursery prides itself on fostering positive relationships between children and staff, ensuring every child feels safe and happy to explore and learn. Leaders demonstrate a strong commitment to children's welfare and wellbeing, providing highly successful support for those with additional care needs through robust healthcare plans. The dedicated team excels in working collaboratively with parents and professionals to promptly identify and address any learning gaps, designing effective plans to support each child's development. Furthermore, the nursery promotes physical health and an appreciation for nature through diverse outdoor experiences, including forestry skills sessions, sports days, and explorations around the lake. Children are encouraged to try new foods, develop high levels of self-esteem through consistent praise, and learn to manage their emotions effectively. The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is particularly strong, with leaders ensuring staff are well-trained and highly effective in providing targeted support. Staff adapt teaching styles to include all children, especially those who learn best outdoors, ensuring a broad and balanced curriculum for every child. Our ethos Acorns Nurseries is dedicated to providing exceptional childcare, fostering a nurturing and educational space where children can thrive. They emphasise interactive learning, outdoor exploration, and healthy eating habits as key components of their approach. The nursery group also values strong partnerships with parents and actively engages with the wider community. What it's like Children benefit from an inviting nursery where they build positive relationships with familiar staff, feel safe, and enter the setting happily, developing independence. They thoroughly enjoy exploring the outdoor areas, developing forestry skills, curiosity about nature, and imaginative role play, and learn about different cultures. Those children that are a little unsettled receive comfort and reassurance promptly and settle with well-chosen activities that support their interests. Strong safeguarding Positive relationships Outdoor learning Individualised support ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Acorns Aviva Inspection date Feb 2026 Inspection no. 10234179 Lead inspector Rachael Williams Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50300210)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/136090) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.acornsnurseries.co.uk) Aviva Centre, Brierly Furlong, Bristol, BS34 8SW [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.54781/51.51203/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Bristol - [Day nurseries in Bristol](/search?q=Bristol) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=acorns-aviva-bs34-8sw-136090) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 18:00 Established 1996 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Feb 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Acorns Aviva Last inspected 24 February 2026 · Rachael Williams Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children benefit from an inviting nursery where they build positive relationships with familiar staff, feel safe, and enter the setting happily, developing independence. They thoroughly enjoy exploring the outdoor areas, developing forestry skills, curiosity about nature, and imaginative role play, and learn about different cultures. Those children that are a little unsettled receive comfort and reassurance promptly and settle with well-chosen activities that support their interests. Inspector highlights - Leaders place high priority on children's welfare and wellbeing. - Staff support children with additional care needs highly successfully with robust health care plans. - Children develop high levels of self-esteem through consistent praise and healthy meals. - Children access regular outdoor experiences including forestry skills, sports days, walks and music and movement sessions. - Leaders develop effective partnerships with parents and other professionals to ensure children's needs are met. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should provide support to staff to enable consistency in the implementation of the curriculum to ensure positive outcomes for all children. - 2 Leaders should strengthen the interactions between staff and the youngest children to further encourage communication and language skills. Inspection #10234179 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50300210) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders ensure those with responsibilities for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are efficient in their role and understand their responsibilities through effective training. They are highly effective in working alongside key people, parents and professionals to identify any gaps in learning and to efficiently design plans to support children's development. They understand the importance of early intervention and know what children should be achieving and by when. They provide precise, targeted support, which enables well-designed activities such as the 'attention bucket' to help children develop effective attention skills. Leaders develop effective partnerships with parents and other professionals to ensure that children's needs are routinely met. There is precise support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those with barriers to learning, and children remain at the heart of all decision-making. Outdoor space Children thoroughly enjoy exploring the outdoor areas and take part in regular outdoor experiences, including forestry skills sessions, sports days, walks around the lake, mini athletics and music and movement sessions. They develop physical health and curiosity, for example threading cereal to make bird feeders and observing wildlife. Staff risk assess the environment and adapt it to ensure that all children, including those with physical and health needs, can access a broad and balanced curriculum. They use any additional funding and adapt their teaching styles consistently well to include children who may have barriers to their learning. For example, they provide regular outdoor experiences, including forestry skills sessions, to support children who learn better outside and may not have regular access to outdoor spaces. ## Parent Reviews of Acorns Aviva 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK0PmB6ZBIuYi1XVDSfOQE9SKNv6mD3o3m1fI-KmbchzFqk3w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sue Corr 10 years ago The team at Acorns are fantastic. My daughter is doing brilliantly and particularly loves Tuesdays when the teacher comes in. They have a great menu and the children have access to lots of exercise activities. They were great with settling in, there were no tears and great communication. We're about to embark on transition to school, where I'm sure the half day sessions will come in very useful. Highly recommended! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBdmM2TXR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4871904bbb096917:0x4bd038c92c0c5bba) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXq9tNXUJHxDexjKveoBs8iP8MnDsJQ2xDegAILcjCE73-8dRl8=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Zara Hunt 5 years ago I would like to say that my son joined Acorns on September 2019. And I'd like to thank you all for your amazing support towards him since he's been with you. He always enjoys his time there with you all. And I love your ideas and creativity and your enthusiasm with him has been lovely. So thank you [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ4di1MUlp3EAE!2m1!1s0x4871904bbb096917:0x4bd038c92c0c5bba) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXRY9fAdYsik4IESJRtixehzXaevIL95Kr6llNLIfibBKNL-CJc=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Billy Sardar 2 years ago This is a fantastic nursery. The quality and consistency of care is very good. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaeVp6QmVREAE!2m1!1s0x4871904bbb096917:0x4bd038c92c0c5bba) Reviews from Google for Acorns Aviva. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5462928784679001018&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022 Date: May 2013 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - September 2022 Outstanding - September 2016 Good - May 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Acorns Aviva ### Does Acorns Aviva take babies? ### How does Acorns Aviva support children with SEND? ### What is Acorns Aviva working on improving? ### Which area does Acorns Aviva serve? ### What are the fees at Acorns Aviva? ### How can Acorns Aviva be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bristol Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Acorns Aviva. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### St Michael's Church Pre-School and Nursery Stoke Gifford, Bristol · BS34 8PB ](/nursery/st-michael-s-church-pre-school-and-nursery-bs34-8pb-ey364556) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Partou Love Being Little Day Nursery & Pre-School Bristol · BS34 7JT 4.1(14 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-love-being-little-day-nursery-pre-school-bs34-7jt-135952) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol Stoke Gifford Bristol · BS34 8HL 4.9(15 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bristol-stoke-gifford-bs34-8hl-ey289385) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Bristol · BS34 8HN ](/nursery/nuffy-day-nursery-bs34-8hn-ey552610) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### UWE Students' Union Halley Nursery Bristol · BS16 1QY ](/nursery/uwe-students-union-halley-nursery-bs16-1qy-ey348818) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### RAFA Kidz Abbey Wood Bristol · BS34 8JH ](/nursery/rafa-kidz-abbey-wood-bs34-8jh-2775692) [See all nurseries in Bristol →](/search?q=Bristol) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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