Acorns School, Stockport
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Acorns School excels at creating a welcoming, safe environment where pupils with complex needs can thrive and re-engage with learning. The school's reading programme is particularly strong, helping pupils catch up quickly and achieve well in exams. Staff are skilled at supporting pupils' emotional and behavioural needs through sensitive, individualised approaches.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with effective support for pupils at early stages - many achieve success in GCSEs
- Warm, safe environment where pupils settle well and feel welcomed by staff
- Good behaviour support - staff help pupils recognise feelings and manage emotions appropriately
- Rich programme of enrichment activities including woodland learning, swimming, golf and bike riding
- Well-maintained facilities across both sites with good outdoor spaces
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching quality is inconsistent across subjects - some staff lack subject knowledge and expertise
- Assessment information is not used effectively in all subjects to track pupil progress and identify improvements
- Curriculum is not delivered consistently well, creating variable learning experiences for pupils
- School has not clearly measured the impact of curriculum changes on actual pupil learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Woodland learning, swimming, golf, bike riding, careers and work experience guidance
Acorns School is a special school for pupils aged 5-17 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school requires improvement overall due to inconsistent teaching quality across subjects, though behaviour, attitudes and personal development are good.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
59%
Available places
33 pupils
56 capacity
23 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stockport
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Admissions Demand - Stockport
Places available
3,392
Applications
3,486
Got 1st preference
76.2%
Got preferred school
94.2%
Secondary admissions across Stockport (2025/26)
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Acorns School
All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple
Rose Hill Primary School
Brabyns Preparatory School
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ludworth Primary School
Mellor Primary School
Warren Wood Primary School
Torkington Primary School
Romiley Primary School
High Lane Primary School
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