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School · SpecialiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Acorns School

Other independent special school in Stockport (Stockport).

Pupils
33
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
0.0%
2025/26
Capacity
59%
33 / 56 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Acorns School About Parent Information Policies & Resources section:last-of-type]:mb-0"> About Acorns School Learn more A message from the Headteacher I am thrilled to welcome you to Acorns School, a place with a proud history of empowering pupils who have faced challenging times in their lives.

At Acorns, we are committed to creating a safe, secure, and nurturing environment where every child is valued and supported. Our school prides itself on being positive, consistent, and fair, offering equal care and opportunity to all—regardless of gender, ability, or background.

Welcome to Acorns School, where we empower young people to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Our school is built on a foundation of support, care, and a dedication to nurturing each pupil's unique journey.

With a strong history of helping children who have faced difficult periods in their lives, Acorns School provides a safe, inclusive, and positive environment where every child can thrive, regardless of gender, disability, or background.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Swimming
  • Real PE (Create Development)
  • Trauma Informed Schools

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development

Key facts

URN
131551
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
5 to 17
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Local authority
Stockport
Constituency
Hazel Grove
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1998

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold.

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