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 |
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 | 2025-06-10 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-29 | Standard inspection: | Standard inspection: |
| 2024-06-04 | Additional inspection | Additional inspection |
| 2022-03-01 | Standard inspection: | Standard inspection: |
| 2019-02-05 | Standard inspection: | Standard inspection: |
| 2016-05-10 | Standard inspection: | Standard inspection: |
| 2012-10-03 | Standard inspection: | Standard inspection: |
| 2009-06-03 | Standard inspection: | Standard inspection: |
| 2007-03-08 | Standard inspection: | Standard inspection: |
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 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 16.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple
Brickbridge Road, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 7BQ |
0.28 miles |
|
Rose Hill Primary School
Elmfield Drive, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 6DW |
0.47 miles |
|
Brabyns Preparatory School
34-36 Arkwright Road, Stockport, SK6 7DB |
0.59 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Lowry Drive, Marple Bridge, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 5BR |
0.97 miles |
|
Ludworth Primary School
Ludworth Primary School, Lower Fold, Marple Bridge, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 5DU |
0.97 miles |
|
Mellor Primary School
Knowle Road, Mellor, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 5PL |
1.09 miles |
|
Warren Wood Primary School
Turnstone Road, Offerton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 5XU |
1.51 miles |
|
Torkington Primary School
Torkington Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 6NR |
1.68 miles |
|
Romiley Primary School
Sandy Lane, Romiley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 4NE |
1.75 miles |
|
High Lane Primary School
Andrew Lane, High Lane, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 8JQ |
1.75 miles |
|
Dial Park Primary School
Half Moon Lane, Offerton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 5LB |
2.07 miles |
|
St Simon's Catholic Primary School
Bosden Avenue, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 4LH |
2.11 miles |
|
Bredbury Green Primary School
Clapgate, Romiley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 3DG |
2.11 miles |
|
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Warwick Road, Romiley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 3AX |
2.18 miles |
|
Brookside Primary School
Ashbourne Drive, High Lane, Ashbourne Drive, High Lane, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 8DB |
2.2 miles |
|
Fairway Primary School
The Fairway, Offerton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 5DR |
2.27 miles |
|
St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Half Moon Lane, Offerton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 5LB |
2.28 miles |
|
Hague Bar Primary School
Lower Hague, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 3AP |
2.28 miles |
|
Hazel Grove Primary School
Chapel Street, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 4JH |
2.28 miles |
|
Lisburne School
The Fairway, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 5GP |
2.28 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Windlehurst School
Windlehurst Road, Hawk Green, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 7HZ |
0.89 miles |
|
Marple Hall School
Hill Top Drive, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 6LB |
0.99 miles |
|
Agricultural and Rural Centre
5 Quarry Road, Romiley, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK6 4BA |
1.98 miles |
|
Harrytown Catholic High School
Harrytown, Romiley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 3BU |
2.14 miles |
|
Werneth School
Harrytown, Romiley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 3BX |
2.17 miles |
|
Castle Hill High School
The Fairway, Offerton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 5DS |
2.25 miles |
|
Stockport School
Mile End Lane, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 6BW |
2.99 miles |
|
Stockport Grammar School
Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 7AF |
3.1 miles |
|
Hazel Grove High School
Jacksons Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 5JX |
3.19 miles |
|
Aquinas College
Nangreave Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 6TH |
3.26 miles |
|
New Mills School
Church Lane, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 4NR |
3.39 miles |
|
Alder Community High School
Mottram Old Road, Gee Cross, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 5NJ |
3.43 miles |
|
Bridge House School
1 Stuart Road, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2SR |
3.53 miles |
|
Hulme Hall Grammar School
Beech Avenue, Cheadle, SK3 8HA |
3.71 miles |
|
Poynton High School
Yew Tree Lane, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 1PU |
3.81 miles |
|
Bramhall High School
Seal Road, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 2JT |
3.95 miles |
|
Peak Forest
First Steps Together, Stockport Road, Hyde, SK14 3QF |
3.95 miles |
|
Ashlea House School
Ashlea House, 474 Stockport Road, Denton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M34 6ET |
4 miles |
|
Arnfield Independent School
Arnfield Independent School, Po Box 446, Glossop, SK14 9EY |
4.16 miles |
|
High Peak School
Mudhurst Lane, Higher Disley, Stockport, Cheshire, Cheshire, SK12 2AP |
4.18 miles |