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Little Acorns

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Hurworth Primary School, Westfield Drive, Hurworth, DARLINGTON, DL2 2ET

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

36 children

Key details

Capacity

36 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Little Acorns was inspected by Ofsted on 26 September 2025 and received an overall rating of Outstanding. In their report, inspectors noted: "This nursery offers a nurturing environment where children thrive. Staff prioritise supportive relationships, especially for children new to the setting. They create a calm and secure atmosphere where children feel safe, valued and ready to learn."

Key strengths

  • Staff use precise teaching strategies to build vocabulary, extend thinking and promote literacy.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and those who speak English as an additional language, receive targeted support that helps them…
  • Emotional well-being and personal development are central to staff's approach.
  • Parents speak with warmth and confidence about the care their children receive.
  • Staff ensure that every child can take part in nursery life, adapting activities so all children feel included.
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Location

Hurworth Primary School, Westfield Drive, Hurworth, DARLINGTON, DL2 2ET

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