The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2025
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–17
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 41
- Capacity
- 73%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Head
- Ms Paula Tankard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2025 | Inspection
Additional inspection
June 2024 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
March 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
May 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
October 2012 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Inspection
Location
19b Hibbert Lane, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 7NN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAll Saints Church of England Primary School Marple
Primary · 458m away
Peacefield Primary School
Primary · 487m away
Rose Hill Primary School
Primary · 749m away
Brabyns Preparatory School
Independent · 946m away
Windlehurst School
Special school · 1.4km away
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Ludworth Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Marple Hall School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Acorns School's Ofsted rating?
Acorns School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Acorns School?
Acorns School currently has 41 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Acorns School take?
Acorns School caters for pupils aged 5 to 17.
Where is Acorns School?
Acorns School is in Stockport, SK6 7NN, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Acorns School have a sixth form?
Yes, Acorns School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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