Acorn School
Other independent special school · Ages 8–16 · Winkleigh, Devon
Acorn School is an independent special school in Winkleigh, Devon for ages 8–16.
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Key facts
- Address
- Seckington Cross, Winkleigh, Devon, Winkleigh, EX19 8EY
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 8–16
- Council
- Devon
- Pupils on roll
- 42 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “Pupils are at the heart of Acorn School.”
- “The school’s ambition for pupils to succeed and flourish is exceptional.”
- “Pupils overcome many significant challenges because the school enables them to be resilient and persistent when faced with difficulties.”
To improve
- “In some subject areas, where the curriculum is currently being refined, the knowledge that the school intends pupils to learn and remember is not as precise and clear.”
- “This also impacts how well the school can check and monitor the progress pupils make in these areas.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 4 March 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 1.7 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Devon.
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- Shebbear College 11.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Holme Court School Devon 11.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- West Buckland School 14.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- On Track Education Barnstaple 14.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Lampard Community School 14.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Running Deer School 14.9 mi No Ofsted grade