Acorns School — Safeguarding & Ofsted Transparency Report

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Ofsted 2026

Inspection summary

Ofsted Rating Good

Safeguarding Not assessed

Last Ofsted Inspection 4 November 2025

Framework OLD

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School Details

At a glance

Establishment data from the DfE Get Information about Schools (GIAS) register, 19b Hibbert Lane, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7NN.

Establishment Type Other independent special school

Phase of Education Not applicable

Status Open

Headteacher Ms Paula Tankard

Number on Roll 41

School Capacity 56

Telephone 01614495820

Website www.keyschildren.co.uk/schools/acorns-school

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