The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 26
- Capacity
- 48%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Graham Richards (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
August 2024 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2023 | Inspection
Additional inspection
September 2022 | Inspection
Additional inspection
October 2021 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2018 | Inspection
Additional inspection
October 2017 | Inspection
Additional inspection
June 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
November 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
May 2013 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
May 2011 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
January 2011 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
February 2007 | Inspection
Location
London Beach Farm, St Michael's, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6SR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Little Acorns School's Ofsted rating?
Little Acorns School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Little Acorns School?
Little Acorns School currently has 26 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Little Acorns School take?
Little Acorns School caters for pupils aged 5 to 16.
Where is Little Acorns School?
Little Acorns School is in Tenterden, TN30 6SR, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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