Little Acorns School, Tenterden
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Little Acorns School specialises in supporting pupils with special educational needs and those who have had negative experiences in previous settings. The school excels at building pupils' confidence and self-esteem through a carefully designed curriculum that includes both academic subjects and practical skills training. Staff receive ongoing training and use personalised teaching strategies to help each pupil succeed.
Key Strengths
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and emotional and mental health needs
- Well-trained staff with appropriate subject expertise and strong use of personalised teaching strategies
- Robust safeguarding practices with thorough staff training and diligent record-keeping
- Strong focus on pupils' personal development and building self-esteem, especially for those with negative previous school experiences
- Comprehensive curriculum including practical qualifications in catering, animal care, music and creative arts
Safeguarding
Safeguarding practice is effective, with all staff trained to identify and report concerns, transparent record-keeping, and appropriate referrals to the Local Authority Designated Officer.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports activities, educational trips, GROWTH personal development programme, awards in catering, animal care, creative arts, music, construction, hospitality, personal growth and well-being
Little Acorns School currently educates pupils aged 5-15 and is applying to expand its age range to 16, increase pupil numbers, and introduce secondary qualifications including GCSEs and personal development awards.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
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
50%
Available places
27 pupils
54 capacity
27 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Tenterden
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Tenterden
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,410
Applications
18,281
Got 1st preference
80.6%
Got preferred school
96.5%
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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