Acorns School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 19b Hibbert Lane Marple Stockport Cheshire SK6 7NN |
| Phone | 01614495820 |
| Reference Number | 131551 |
Acorns School has made significant progress since its last inspection, meeting all independent school standards that were checked during this monitoring inspection. The leadership team, including newly appointed teachers, has effectively addressed previous weaknesses in the curriculum and staff expertise, leading to consistent teaching and improved pupil outcomes. Assessment practices have also been enhanced, allowing for prompt identification and correction of pupil misconceptions, which supports overall pupil achievement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 41 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 73.17%
Girls: 26.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 04 Nov 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Nov 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 29 Apr 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 01 Mar 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 May 2016 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Jun 2009 | Standard inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Teachers demonstrate good subject knowledge and expertise.
- Assessment is now used effectively to adapt teaching.
- Improvements in curriculum delivery have positively impacted pupil achievement.
- Pupils experience a curriculum that is mostly suitable for their needs.
- The safeguarding policy meets current statutory guidance and is enacted effectively.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 42 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 47 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 71 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 33 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 71 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 38 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 35 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 71 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 30 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 71 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 37 | 26 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 71 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 22 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 71 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 31 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 71 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 31 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 71 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 38 | 26 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 71 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 66 | 5 |
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