# Acorns School — Stockport, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Paula Tankard

## Contact

- **Address:** Hibbert Ln, Marple, Stockport
- **Phone:** 0161 552 5130
- **Website:** https://www.keyschildren.co.uk/schools/acorns-school/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/stockport/acorns-school-10786

## About

Acorns School provides a nurturing and safe environment for children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and learning difficulties. Our personalised approach helps pupils re-engage with education and achieve their full potential.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2025

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Wonderful environment: The school's focus on creating a safe, secure, and nurturing environment really resonates with us. My son has settled in so well and loves the tailored learning plans they offer. The staff are always available to answer our questions and provide reassurance when we need it. *(Sep 2023)*
- **3/5** — Room for improvement: Overall, we're happy with the school's approach to supporting our son's SEMH needs. However, we've experienced some communication breakdowns and feel that the school could do more to involve us in decision-making processes. We're hopeful that they'll address these issues soon. *(Nov 2022)*
- **5/5** — Best decision we made: Acorns School has been a game-changer for my daughter. The staff are caring, attentive, and truly listen to her needs. She's made incredible progress in both education and personal growth, and I'm so grateful for the support. It's been a lifesaver, honestly. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Transformative experience: I'm so grateful for the care and support Keys provided for my daughter. It was truly life-changing, and she's now thriving in her own community. The school's commitment to their EPIC values is inspiring, and I'm so proud of the person she's become. *(Mar 2021)*

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