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Acorns School
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- Stockport SK6 7NN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Leaders and staff build pupils鈥� self-esteem and confidence, leading to good academic and personal achievement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils learn to be respectful, considerate, and improve their behaviour over time.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Regular checks and support in reading, especially phonics, help pupils catch up effectively.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working at the school and value the recent steps that give them time to plan and prepare lessons.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: The curriculum is well matched to pupils鈥� needs, helping them achieve academically.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some subject leaders are new and need more training to ensure effective learning.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Leaders work very closely with parents to share important information.
Communication with Parents: Parents are consulted on policies like relationships and sex education.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents find staff approachable, kind, caring, and attentive.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are determined that all pupils will achieve well and build their confidence.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders provide a broad curriculum and regular support for new staff.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Plans to regularly monitor compliance and promote well-being.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils feel safe and are confident that staff will deal with bullying quickly and effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils develop perseverance and concentration in lessons.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff are skilled in managing behaviour and supporting emotional needs.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Strong safeguarding systems and procedures are in place.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Necessary arrangements to keep pupils safe and promote welfare.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils enjoy activities like archery, climbing, and horse riding.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Pupils love interesting activities that help them stay active and healthy.
Outdoor Facilities: New outdoor area allows for games, exercise, and relaxation.
Career Counselling Services: Older pupils receive detailed and suitable careers advice.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils move successfully to various college and training settings.
Support for SEND: Leaders work closely with parents and professionals to identify and support pupils鈥� varied needs.
Subjects Offered: Regular reading in subjects like geography and science, helps extend vocabulary and develop fluency.
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Acorns School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 34 students from age 5-17 yr.
At this school, 10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-17 | 5-18 | 5-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 10% | 0% | 7% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 8.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 10% | 22.46% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 10% | 33.07% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.64% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.87 | 2.1 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 86.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.07% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.73% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 28.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.87% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.07% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.53% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.75% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 18.89% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.64% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.6% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 18.8% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 5.27% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 40.13% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.53% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.93% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 21.29% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.79% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 19.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.42% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.79% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.03 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.14% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 14.57% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 39.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 23.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.86% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 21.46% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.38% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.17% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.04% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.06 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 70.14% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 61.29% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 10.93% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 39% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.93% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.93% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.93% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 22.38% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.38% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.24% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.95% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 80.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 65.43% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 12.57% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 36.21% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.86% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.07% | 2.45% |
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| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
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| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
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| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 2nd Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
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| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
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