Acorns Primary School, Shipston-on-Stour

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a busy and friendly school, with lots going on. Our school prospectus can be viewed via the link below. These aims will shape the teaching and development of children in an environment that is attractive, stimulating and safe. Working together, children will develop a willingness and desire to learn and enjoy school life."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Acorns Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 74% in Warwickshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 100% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Acorns Primary School as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Acorns Primary School are Great Rollright Church of England (Aided) Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 58% maths); Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton (3.7 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 82% maths); St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton (4 miles, Good, 50% reading, 40% maths); and Hook Norton Church of England Primary School (4.3 miles, Good, 77% reading, 84% maths).

Acorns Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Acorns Primary School is one of 5 schools run by The Stour Federation, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 71% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Acorns Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Acorns Primary School.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School Close (opposite), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88).

In 2024/25, Acorns Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.