School Summary
The London Acorn School
Girls: 28
Total Pupils: 58
Opened: 14-03-2013
Headteacher: Sarah Thorne
The London Acorn School
Morden Cottage
London
SM4 5JD
Telephone: 02085449769
Website: https://www.thelondonacornschool.co.uk
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With both parents being engineers, we wanted a school for our children that would lay a really solid foundation for a life-long love of learning to best equip them to navigate the fast-changing world of work as adults. Three years on, it gives me so much peace to see how well my children are thriving. The hard-core academics are delayed compared to mainstream British schools (more aligned to the Finland model, starting age 6) -but as my eldest has progressed, I can see how this has really helped him not to lose confidence and to keep fully engaged.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Belinda F","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/100022759114078479153\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocJjAtEjUBh_AH1OQ0Pw9pnZ-S6xklNjcvBzPTpqCmrK=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2022-06-27T09:55:36Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"2 years ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"My nephews were very happy at this school. The problem is that there was far too much emphasis on play and very little on academic achievement. This has resulted in them falling way behind the reading and maths standard of kids in state schools!\n\nI believe parents are far better off saving tens of thousands of pounds it costs to put kids in this school and maybe investing in extra tuition for their children or any other worthwhile pursuits. If folks would like their children to do well academically will do better to avoid this school!","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My nephews were very happy at this school. The problem is that there was far too much emphasis on play and very little on academic achievement. This has resulted in them falling way behind the reading and maths standard of kids in state schools!\n\nI believe parents are far better off saving tens of thousands of pounds it costs to put kids in this school and maybe investing in extra tuition for their children or any other worthwhile pursuits. If folks would like their children to do well academically will do better to avoid this school!","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Rajia D","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/102321325899318180559\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjU22awpwrtRoIthcAsy_t77QWSNS1yMt5Kx7KXH6pKSfw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2021-01-06T20:01:28Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"My daughter has been attending the kindergarten for a year. The level of accommodation and dedication we have received is amazing. My daughter settled quickly (this is her first daycare experience) and has a great connection with her teachers. For me it was important that the school activities are age appropriate and that the child's emotional well-being is prioritised. 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It's a lovely and close knitted parent community and our family has come to cherish this school.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"H Annuk","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/111843776063168700560\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocIIiAyjLIntx1j3nVkAfb2rF0azAmK5YfOXIcPGSqCr=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2017-10-12T19:28:16Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"2 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"Superb school and staff. We moved our child from our local outstanding school to Acorn after we noticed he was been left behind due to a rushing attitude on learning and some other factors. The care and attention given here has huggly improved his well being therefore a massive step towards the education. If you are thinking of joining the school go and see it for yourself. Notice the happy children, notice the classrooms and the office. Speak to the teachers and you will get your answers. We are very greaful to have chosen this school.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Superb school and staff. We moved our child from our local outstanding school to Acorn after we noticed he was been left behind due to a rushing attitude on learning and some other factors. The care and attention given here has huggly improved his well being therefore a massive step towards the education. If you are thinking of joining the school go and see it for yourself. Notice the happy children, notice the classrooms and the office. Speak to the teachers and you will get your answers. 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The teachers are so creative, dedicated and kind.\nLondon Acorn School treats children with respect and kindness, they are nourished every day with purposeful learning and activities and there is a supportive and inspiring community of families and teachers.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"I feel extremely lucky to have come across the London Acorn School for both our children, the older of which has already been at the school for 6 years now. The teachers are so creative, dedicated and kind.\nLondon Acorn School treats children with respect and kindness, they are nourished every day with purposeful learning and activities and there is a supportive and inspiring community of families and teachers.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Mara Carter","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/114448262240417168740\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocKGEcJei224gKQadNnwfCGkGQdid3kizIf2PT072TqP=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2021-01-29T18:33:11Z"}]
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reviews: [{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"a year ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"My children are thriving here - and the teachers are beyond compare Outstanding! With both parents being engineers, we wanted a school for our children that would lay a really solid foundation for a life-long love of learning to best equip them to navigate the fast-changing world of work as adults. Three years on, it gives me so much peace to see how well my children are thriving. The hard-core academics are delayed compared to mainstream British schools (more aligned to the Finland model, starting age 6) -but as my eldest has progressed, I can see how this has really helped him not to lose confidence and to keep fully engaged.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My children are thriving here - and the teachers are beyond compare Outstanding! With both parents being engineers, we wanted a school for our children that would lay a really solid foundation for a life-long love of learning to best equip them to navigate the fast-changing world of work as adults. Three years on, it gives me so much peace to see how well my children are thriving. The hard-core academics are delayed compared to mainstream British schools (more aligned to the Finland model, starting age 6) -but as my eldest has progressed, I can see how this has really helped him not to lose confidence and to keep fully engaged.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Belinda F","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/100022759114078479153\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocJjAtEjUBh_AH1OQ0Pw9pnZ-S6xklNjcvBzPTpqCmrK=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2022-06-27T09:55:36Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"2 years ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"My nephews were very happy at this school. The problem is that there was far too much emphasis on play and very little on academic achievement. This has resulted in them falling way behind the reading and maths standard of kids in state schools!\n\nI believe parents are far better off saving tens of thousands of pounds it costs to put kids in this school and maybe investing in extra tuition for their children or any other worthwhile pursuits. If folks would like their children to do well academically will do better to avoid this school!","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My nephews were very happy at this school. The problem is that there was far too much emphasis on play and very little on academic achievement. This has resulted in them falling way behind the reading and maths standard of kids in state schools!\n\nI believe parents are far better off saving tens of thousands of pounds it costs to put kids in this school and maybe investing in extra tuition for their children or any other worthwhile pursuits. If folks would like their children to do well academically will do better to avoid this school!","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Rajia D","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/102321325899318180559\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjU22awpwrtRoIthcAsy_t77QWSNS1yMt5Kx7KXH6pKSfw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2021-01-06T20:01:28Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"My daughter has been attending the kindergarten for a year. The level of accommodation and dedication we have received is amazing. My daughter settled quickly (this is her first daycare experience) and has a great connection with her teachers. For me it was important that the school activities are age appropriate and that the child's emotional well-being is prioritised. I also felt spending time outdoors was important, as well as the respectful attitude towards children and letting them grow at their own pace when they are still so young. It's a lovely and close knitted parent community and our family has come to cherish this school.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My daughter has been attending the kindergarten for a year. The level of accommodation and dedication we have received is amazing. My daughter settled quickly (this is her first daycare experience) and has a great connection with her teachers. For me it was important that the school activities are age appropriate and that the child's emotional well-being is prioritised. I also felt spending time outdoors was important, as well as the respectful attitude towards children and letting them grow at their own pace when they are still so young. It's a lovely and close knitted parent community and our family has come to cherish this school.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"H Annuk","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/111843776063168700560\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocIIiAyjLIntx1j3nVkAfb2rF0azAmK5YfOXIcPGSqCr=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2017-10-12T19:28:16Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"2 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"Superb school and staff. We moved our child from our local outstanding school to Acorn after we noticed he was been left behind due to a rushing attitude on learning and some other factors. The care and attention given here has huggly improved his well being therefore a massive step towards the education. If you are thinking of joining the school go and see it for yourself. Notice the happy children, notice the classrooms and the office. Speak to the teachers and you will get your answers. We are very greaful to have chosen this school.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Superb school and staff. We moved our child from our local outstanding school to Acorn after we noticed he was been left behind due to a rushing attitude on learning and some other factors. The care and attention given here has huggly improved his well being therefore a massive step towards the education. If you are thinking of joining the school go and see it for yourself. Notice the happy children, notice the classrooms and the office. Speak to the teachers and you will get your answers. We are very greaful to have chosen this school.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Roof Over","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/108094680273972184647\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocKBu82EPokYw5S3EGDzaaWlEy8Zd-O0ZyPqyqPplFuh=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2021-06-10T15:02:16Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"2 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"I feel extremely lucky to have come across the London Acorn School for both our children, the older of which has already been at the school for 6 years now. The teachers are so creative, dedicated and kind.\nLondon Acorn School treats children with respect and kindness, they are nourished every day with purposeful learning and activities and there is a supportive and inspiring community of families and teachers.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"I feel extremely lucky to have come across the London Acorn School for both our children, the older of which has already been at the school for 6 years now. The teachers are so creative, dedicated and kind.\nLondon Acorn School treats children with respect and kindness, they are nourished every day with purposeful learning and activities and there is a supportive and inspiring community of families and teachers.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Mara Carter","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/114448262240417168740\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocKGEcJei224gKQadNnwfCGkGQdid3kizIf2PT072TqP=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2021-01-29T18:33:11Z"}]