Acorn School
URN: 135773 • Winkleigh EX19 8EY
Overview
- Name
- Acorn School
- URN
- 135773
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Zoey Shelley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 03301358201
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Seckington Cross, Winkleigh EX19 8EY
Summary
Acorn School is an independent co-educational day school located in Winkleigh, Devon, catering to pupils aged 8 to 16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health difficulties, Autism Spectrum Condition, and Specific Learning Difficulties. With a capacity of 42 students, the school maintains smaller class sizes, typically comprising one teacher, one teaching assistant, and four pupils, ensuring personalised attention and support.
The school offers a bespoke curriculum that aligns with the national curriculum while addressing individual needs outlined in students' Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). This tailored approach focuses on academic, social, and vocational learning, helping pupils to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. In-house integrated therapies are also available to support students' emotional and social development.
Acorn School is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, where each child is treated with compassion and respect. The school actively collaborates with families and professionals to create individual Pathway Plans, ensuring that every pupil receives the support necessary for their personal and educational growth.
The school offers a bespoke curriculum that aligns with the national curriculum while addressing individual needs outlined in students' Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). This tailored approach focuses on academic, social, and vocational learning, helping pupils to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. In-house integrated therapies are also available to support students' emotional and social development.
Acorn School is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, where each child is treated with compassion and respect. The school actively collaborates with families and professionals to create individual Pathway Plans, ensuring that every pupil receives the support necessary for their personal and educational growth.
Useful links
- PRIVACY NOTICE (download)
- download our prospectus (download)
- read our useful flyer here (download)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- OurPolicies (other)
- Skip to content (other)
- Equality and Diversity (other)
- GET IN TOUCH (other)
- +44 (0)330 135 8 201 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School (80.7)
- The Greater Horseshoe School (65.8)
- Dame Hannah Rogers School (62.8)
- Vranch House School (61.3)
- Allhallows College (60.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 38 | 34 | 4 | 42 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 37 | 34 | 3 | 42 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 32 | 29 | 3 | 42 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 32 | 29 | 3 | 42 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 31 | 27 | 4 | 35 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 35 |
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