Acorns Henbury Hill, Bristol

Henbury Hill House, College Park Drive, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS10 7AN
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9.5 43 Reviews
  • Acorns Henbury Hill, Bristol, Bristol
Acorns Henbury Hill is a charming listed building, which has impressive gardens and views that stretch for miles across the Bristol Channel. With plenty of open space this Forest School site is an exceptional resource that the children love to explore.

Spacious airy play rooms and play lofts with wonderful purpose-made resources ensure that every child has a wealth of opportunities to discover and explore.

Food is cooked on site by resident cooks, ensuring the children have home-cooked delicious healthy meals every day.

Regular visits by an Early Years Teacher follows the Foundation Phase which links with the National Curriculum to ensure children find the transitions from nursery to school as easy as possible, and home links and school links with local primary schools are encouraged. A SENCO coordinator provides additional support for children with additional needs.

All Acorns Nurseries operate an 'Open Door' policy and encourage prospective parents to come and have a look round at any time.

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Care Provided by Acorns Henbury Hill, Bristol

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Natalie Joint (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 31
  • Total Places for Children
  • 100
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 1 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Acorns Henbury Hill, Bristol Reviews (43)

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9.5

Acorns Henbury Hill, Bristol has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.544) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Acorns Henbury Hill, Bristol has 43 reviews.

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Review from Jo G (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Acorns Henbury Hill, Bristol enough. I sent my oldest son here for all his preschool and now my younger son is attending, they both love it here. The staff are very attentive, caring and qualified. I have complete trust in leaving my son here. The resources are great and they have
such a wide range available to them. My son always comes home exhausted after his full fun days here. The variety of food offered is always great and nutritious, there is always plenty of it as my son often has seconds. The outdoor space is versatile and there is plenty for all the children to enjoy and enough outside time through the day. From the beginning, I never had any hesitation that this nursery was where my children needed to be and I have never questioned my decision.

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Review from Annabel B (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Acorns Henbury since he was 12 months old - he is now nearly 3. He has absolutely loved it. The staff are great and truly care about the children. The rooms are lovely and there are lots of fun activities for the children. The garden spaces are a big hit with my son, and they get
to go out in them as much as possible. They have coped with all the stresses that the last year and the covid pandemic has thrown at them, and it is has been well run and organised throughout. I can't recommend it highly enough.

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Review from Bethany S (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Henbury Hill House Acorns is a fantastic nursery. Each member of staff is kind, caring and genuinely interested in providing the best care and education for the children. Activities are carefully planned based on the individual interests and development of the children and every day is varied with a
combination of physical activities, music, imaginative play and sensory play. The building and grounds are excellent and inviting. My daughter settled very quickly at 10 months and has thrived over the past year. She looks forward to nursery and talks happily about the staff and her friends. Staff communicate exceptionally well with parents and carers. I cannot recommend this nursery enough.

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Review from E M (Father of Child) published on 10 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery. Staff are friendly, experienced and great with the kids. Beautiful setting, excellent facilities and very homely. Good balance of structure, routine and free play. Supportive of kids with extra needs and good at tailoring activities tom interests of the child.

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Review from Karen B (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I knew that Henbury Hill was the right choice for my son as soon as I visited. He settled in very quickly which made my return to work so much easier. He's 16 months old now and enjoys such a fantastic range of activities which aid his development and learning. Both of his key workers have been so helpful
and nothing is too much trouble. I am so impressed with the level of care they provide and I can see that my son is very happy there and is growing in confidence every day.

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Review from Louise M (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've been really happy with my daughter's experience at this nursery. The staff are friendly, there are a lot of daily activities and outside time.

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Review from A J S (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot speak highly enough of Acorns Henbury Hill. My older daughter recently 'graduated' from the nursery after three happy years in attendance, extremely well prepared for the transition to school. The care and attention of the staff over her time at the nursery led to huge developments in her confidence.
Her younger sister has now attended the nursery for approximately ten months and over that time the staff have worked tirelessly to ensure she has become well integrated into the nursery and I have absolutely no qualms leaving her in their care. Although Henbury Hill could be considered a relatively large nursery, it is extremely personal; very early on I was struck by the fact that every member of staff knew my child's name despite her only attending the setting twice a week. I cannot praise the nursery staff enough, they all have a genuine passion for their roles and as such the care the children receive is exemplary. The spacious setting and facilities are a happy bonus!

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Review from Wendy (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy we chose this nursery. Our son (15-months) who's been attending for 3-months loves it, his face lights up now when he recognises the entrance door! He doesn't want to leave either at the end of the day. This in itself, shows how happy he is but also, we are very happy with all the staff
and their willingness to accommodate trying new things with our son's eating/sleeping routine. I find everyone very friendly and welcoming. Particularly, we've been so impressed with our key worker who's been great from the start and really helped my son and us feel comfortable with him starting nursery. She's always so engaged, energetic and invested in our son's development.
The activities are very varied and have helped our son's development.
Whenever I've had a query with management, it has been dealt with efficiently.

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Review from Hayley C (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were recommended this nursery by friends of ours and we didn't look at any others after viewing it for ourselves. The staff are so helpful, professional, knowledgable and cannot do enough for our daughter. We have been so impressed by the level of care our daughter receives and how much it has helped
her emotional and physical development being in this wonderfully nurturing environment. It is never too much trouble to ask a question and the staff are so positive and help in any way they can. Our overall impression is that the staff are very happy to be working there and love working with the young children, which makes it even more enjoyable for the youngsters.
This nursery comes highly recommended by lots of parents in our area and we are so pleased to have it local to us. Our daughter settled very quickly and I think this is a testament to the professionalism and welcoming nature of everyone at Henbury Hill House Acorns. Thank you!

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Review from Kelly J (Stepfather of Child) published on 30 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Henbury Hill House after previously attending a different nursery. The staff were very helpful and supportive of this transition, which helped my daughter settle really well.
Over the past few months, she has gained confidence and made good friendships.
The children's activities
are always fantastic and are talked about all the home.
Thank you, Henbury.

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Review from Desislava V (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

High level of services, very friendly and qualified staff, variety of games and activities for the kids every day.

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Review from Penny P (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our daughters have attended Acorns, Henbury Hill for the past 4 years and it has given them an excellent start in life.


Staff are genuinely kind and caring and do all that they can to help your child. The facilities are lovely, with a large outdoor space. Playtime is plentiful. Our children

have especially enjoyed forest school, and often come home raving about the day that they have had! Our kitchen is full of 'art work' that they have made at Acorns. We are sad that they are off to 'big school' and have to leave Acorns - it really is an excellent nursery!

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Review from Tina H (Grandmother of Child) published on 7 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson started at the nursery when he was 12mths old and settled in very quickly due to the calm experienced staff. He soon became a confident toddler who enjoyed learning and socialising which ensured he was ready for the transition to school. Myself and my daughter were extremely pleased with
the wonderful care my grandson had.

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Review from Jennifer M (Godmother of Child) published on 7 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a fabulous nursery, my godson has come on so much since going here, his speech is amazing and he surprises me every day with what he comes out with. His confidence has grown and he loves telling me all about the things he does in nursery. The Manager is fantastic, any problems and she gets to
the bottom of it really quickly and she’s so helpful and lovely to talk to she’s a real asset. My godson loves her :) I am now looking at sending my own son there in a couple of months time.

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Review from Emma V (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Acorns have been amazing from day one. I currently have three children in their care, one which has additional needs and they have been accommodating, inclusive, understanding, caring and welcoming. The staff are all extremely friendly and have a genuine passion for childcare. The positive nature of
the staff makes Acorns a lovely place for children to play and learn. The nursery is always clean and has a warm nurturing feel to it. The nursery always has themed days and the children produce art to bring home.


Putting your children in childcare can be scary and emotional, as a mother of three young children, one with additional needs and minimal family support, Acorns Henbury Hill have been brilliant, seeing my children happy and supported is priceless.


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Review from Lucy G (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find Acorns to be an excellent setting for my daughter. She has settled well there and has formed lovely bonds with the staff. It is evident that she gains a lot from being there. I notice a lot of things that I have taught her. I feel well communicated with by the staff.

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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I feel the nursery and all its staff thoroughly look after the children and have a genuine interest in their learning and well being.

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Review from Fiona L (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so fortunate to find Acorns. My child loves the time he spends with you and it's clear to see why - he is so stimulated and nurtured - there's always so much going on. It's clear that the staff love what they do, and it's always lovely to watch my child 'in action' before he sees us. He's
clearly so settled and secure. It wasn't easy handing him over but now we don't know what we'd do without you!

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Review from Craig G (Father of Child) published on 20 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are friendly. The manager is approachable and very understanding.

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Review from James D (Father of Child) published on 24 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff, they really get to know the children and provide great care. The facilities are great, with good spaces provided for the different age groups.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.544)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.544) out of 10 for Acorns Henbury Hill, Bristol is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.944 for Acorns Henbury Hill, Bristol is calculated as follows: ( (136 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.944

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.6 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Acorns Henbury Hill, Bristol is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 100 number of registered child places is 20. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.6

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (6)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: Acorns Nurseries Ltd

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Acorns Nurseries Ltd

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: Acorns Nurseries Ltd

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

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Meet the Team (1)

Natalie

Natalie Joint

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2008

Natalie has worked for Acorns since June 2008. Natalie loves watching the children grow and develop their own individual personalities. Her passion is being creative through stories, arts and crafts and role play and encouraging the children to express themselves in a variety of ways.


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