Acorn School
IndependentPrimary
Acorn School
Ages8 – 16
38 pupils
Good· Mar 2024
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Devon
Head Teacher
Mrs Zoey Shelley
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
January 2009
Website
www.phoenixschools.org.uk
Reference Number
135773
Special Educational Needs Support
Social, Emotional & Mental Health
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils38 (90% of capacity)
Age Range8 – 16
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls89% / 11%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support0.0%
SEN with EHCP100.0%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
8 inspections on record
Current Rating
Good· Mar 2024
- 2024Good
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding AI-Generated Insights
SEND2- Staff have necessary knowledge of special educational needs.
- Staff work collaboratively to support pupils with SEND.
Curriculum11- Pupils benefit from a highly individualised curriculum.
- Some subjects lack clarity in key knowledge for pupils.
Leadership2- Leaders are inspirational in maintaining staff commitment.
- Leadership has full support from the proprietor board.
Safeguarding2- Pupils feel safe and supported by staff.
- There is a culture of openness around concerns and worries.
Pupil Progress11- Pupils make successful transitions to next stages of education.
- Progress monitoring is impacted by unclear curriculum content.
Teaching Quality11- Staff have precise knowledge and collaborate effectively.
- Some subjects lack clarity in key knowledge for pupils.
Personal Development2- Pupils are resilient and persistent when facing difficulties.
- Pupils are encouraged to embrace diversity and cultural awareness.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Pupils respond positively to clear routines and boundaries.
- Staff challenge low-level behaviour effectively.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2019Good
- 2016Good
- 2013
- Inadequate
- 2010
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
GCSE Results
No GCSE results available for this year.
About This Data
- •Schools are ranked by their Attainment 8 score, which shows overall exam results. This data comes from the Department for Education performance tables.
- •Exam results and progress scores tell you different things. Imagine two children climbing a mountain: one starts at the bottom and climbs halfway up, while another starts a third of the way up and climbs another third. The second child climbed less distance but finished higher up. Exam results show where pupils finished (like height on the mountain), while progress scores show how far they've come since primary school (like distance climbed). Progress scores help you understand how much a school has helped pupils improve, regardless of where they started.
Contact Information
Address
Seckington CrossWinkleigh
Devon
Winkleigh
Devon
EX19 8EY
Phone
03301358201Website
phoenixschools.org.uk