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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Acornwood Pre-School # Acornwood Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · 8 Links Way, FARNBOROUGH, GU14 0NA · Hampshire Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Acornwood Pre-School, located in Farnborough, offers a welcoming environment where children aged 2 to 4 years old thrive and build strong bonds with nurturing staff. The pre-school operates from Southwood Community Centre and is open Monday to Thursday during term time. Following its most recent Ofsted inspection on 7th July 2025, the setting was rated as Good, having successfully addressed previous concerns and significantly improved since its last inspection which was rated Inadequate. What it's like Children enjoy their time at the pre-school and build strong bonds with nurturing and supportive staff. Staff recognise and respond well to the differing needs of children, fostering a welcoming environment where children quickly immerse themselves in self-chosen play with positive role models and high expectations for behaviour. Good overall effectiveness Nurturing staff Strong communication skills focus Physical development focus Effective SEND support High expectations for behaviour ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 9am to 2.45pm, Monday to Thursday Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Acornwood Pre-School Last inspected 7 July 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children enjoy their time at the pre-school and build strong bonds with nurturing and supportive staff. Staff recognise and respond well to the differing needs of children, fostering a welcoming environment where children quickly immerse themselves in self-chosen play with positive role models and high expectations for behaviour. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff successfully addressed actions from the last inspection, improving staffing and internal processes to ensure a shared vision for high-quality care and learning. - Staff prioritise children's welfare, ensuring individual dietary needs are met and implementing training for safe food preparation and supervision during mealtimes. - Staff model positive behaviour and teach children about sharing and taking turns, with children listening carefully and following instructions confidently. - Staff working with children with SEND have good knowledge of their key children and have improved collaboration with parents and other agencies to support children's needs effectively. - Leaders plan a balanced curriculum tailored to individual needs and abilities, understanding how to sequence learning to build on existing skills and knowledge. Areas to develop - 1 extend opportunities for children to learn to resolve conflicts for themselves to broaden their social skills - 2 continue to embed the curriculum to have a focus on clearer learning intentions, particularly around mathematics - 3 provide further opportunities for children to learn about equality, diversity and inclusion so that children know what makes them unique. Inspection #10409410 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283917) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Acornwood Pre-School Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10409410 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283917)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109949) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 8 Links Way, FARNBOROUGH, GU14 0NA Opening hours 9am to 2.45pm, Monday to Thursday [© 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#/-0.78772/51.29134/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near FARNBOROUGH - [Day nurseries in FARNBOROUGH](/search?q=FARNBOROUGH) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=acornwood-pre-school-gu14-0na) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Where children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), need additional help with speaking and attention skills, staff work on these priorities. Swift intervention and a targeted focus on teaching helps gaps in children's learning and development to close quickly. Staff working with children with SEND have good knowledge of their key children and have improved how they work with parents and other agencies that can support children's needs. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this is having on the children's learning. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2025 Date: February 2011 - July 2025 Good - March 2025 Inadequate - July 2019 Good - May 2016 Good - September 2013 Requires improvement - February 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Acornwood Pre-School ### Is Acornwood Pre-School suitable for under-twos? ### What is the Ofsted rating of Acornwood Pre-School? ### Which funded hours does Acornwood Pre-School accept? ### What is the setting working on improving? ### Is Acornwood Pre-School a day nursery or preschool? ## About the setting Acornwood Pre-School registered in 1987 and operates from Southwood Community Centre in Farnborough, Hampshire. The pre-school is open from 9am to 2.45pm, Monday to Thursday, during term time. There are seven members of childcare staff, with four holding relevant early years qualifications at level 2 or above, and one being a qualified teacher. The pre-school provides government-funded early education for eligible children. URN 109949 Registered person Acornwood Pre-School Committee Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in FARNBOROUGH Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Acornwood Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Footsteps Pre-School Farnborough · GU14 9RB ](/nursery/footsteps-pre-school-gu14-9rb-2528485) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Cherubs Kindergartens Farnborough · GU14 0HG ](/nursery/cherubs-kindergartens-ltd-gu14-0hg-ey347048) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### The Orchard Children's Nursery (Farnborough) Farnborough · GU14 9ES ](/nursery/the-orchard-children-s-nursery-farnborough-limited-gu14-9es-ey406479) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Mainline Day Nursery & Pre-School Farnborough · GU14 7PZ ](/nursery/mainline-day-nursery-pre-school-gu14-7pz-ey542088) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Pinewood Family Group Farnborough · GU14 9LE ](/nursery/pinewood-family-group-gu14-9le-507921) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Farnborough IQ Farnborough · GU14 7DL 4.7(21 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-farnborough-iq-gu14-7dl-ey486987) [See all nurseries in FARNBOROUGH →](/search?q=FARNBOROUGH) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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