Little Acorns School | Ofsted Ratings, SEN, Reviews & Admission 2026
Little Acorns School
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Little Acorns School
- Middle Deemed Primary
- Tenterden TN30 6SR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: Support for pupils to read has been transformed and is having a positive impact on outcomes across the wider curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: The school's curriculum has evolved and improved since the last standard inspection.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent use of the school's assessment tool by staff.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils enjoy mathematics lessons, especially with real-life applications like using 鈥榬eal鈥� money at the supermarket.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff quickly assess new pupils' gaps and build bespoke programs for each individual.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Generally, pupils behave very well and relationships between staff and pupils are positive and respectful.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school specialises in working with pupils with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, and all pupils have an education, health, and care plan.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The pastoral care of pupils is a strength and shared responsibility among all staff.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupil safety is the highest priority; regular communication with local authorities ensures protection
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding policy aligns with government guidance and is regularly updated
Parent Feedback: Leaders listen when parents or carers have questions.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from personalized enrichment activities including equine or art therapy and trips into the local community for sport or forest school activities.
Teacher Engagement: All staff are leaders here and no one shies away when they need to step up.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders thoroughly explore candidates' suitability for working with vulnerable pupils
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Not all staff use the school's assessment tool consistently, leading to missed opportunities for pupils.
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Little Acorns School is a Middle Deemed Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 19 students from age 5-15 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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