What ages does Little Acorns School teach?

Little Acorns School teaches children aged 5 to 16. It is a special school in Tenterden.

Who is the headteacher of Little Acorns School?

The headteacher of Little Acorns School is Mr Graham Richards, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Little Acorns School been inspected?

Ofsted has not inspected Little Acorns School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.

How many pupils are at Little Acorns School?

Little Acorns School has 27 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 5 to 16.

Is Little Acorns School full?

Little Acorns School has capacity for 54 pupils and 27 on roll (50%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Little Acorns School a faith school?

No. Little Acorns School has no designated religious character.

Does Little Acorns School publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Little Acorns School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Little Acorns School

Little Acorns School

London Beach Farm, Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6SR

Phase: Special schools
School type: Other independent special school
Ages: 5 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: None
Headteacher: Mr Graham Richards
Constituency: Weald of Kent
Setting: Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 54
Pupils on roll: 27
URN: 131810
Local authority: Kent
Website: School website
Telephone: 01233850422

About this school

Little Acorns School is an independent special school in Tenterden. It teaches children aged 5 to 16 and has 27 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has not yet inspected Little Acorns School under its current framework. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

Little Acorns School has not been inspected by Ofsted yet. It opened in its current form in May 1999, and new or converted schools usually wait a few years for their first inspection.

Trends over time

How Little Acorns School has moved over recent years against the local and national picture. Every figure is shown in the table beneath its chart.

Pupils on roll

Year	This school
2022/23	16
2023/24	19
2024/25	26

School census, spring count each academic year.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 0%
Pupils with an EHC plan: 27
Pupils on SEN support: 0

Location

Nearby schools

Greenfields School
Special schools · Ashford

1.0 miles
Benenden School
Independent schools · Cranbrook

5.2 miles
The Dulwich School Cranbrook
Independent schools · Cranbrook

5.6 miles
Goldwyn School
Special schools · Ashford

7.3 miles
St Ronan's School
Independent schools · Cranbrook

7.4 miles

Other schools in Tenterden

St Michael's Church of England Primary School Primary
Tenterden Church of England Junior School Primary
Tenterden Infant School Primary
Wittersham Church of England Primary School Primary
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre Secondary

Common questions

What ages does Little Acorns School teach?: Little Acorns School teaches children aged 5 to 16. It is a special school in Tenterden.
Who is the headteacher of Little Acorns School?: The headteacher of Little Acorns School is Mr Graham Richards, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Little Acorns School been inspected?: Ofsted has not inspected Little Acorns School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.
How many pupils are at Little Acorns School?: Little Acorns School has 27 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 5 to 16.
Is Little Acorns School full?: Little Acorns School has capacity for 54 pupils and 27 on roll (50%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Little Acorns School a faith school?: No. Little Acorns School has no designated religious character.
Does Little Acorns School publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Little Acorns School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 24 July 2026.