Acorn Park School
Details
| Age Range | 6-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Other independent special school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Address | Andrews Furlong, Banham, NR16 2HU |
| School Website | www.acornpark.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1953888656 |
| URN | 135066 |
School Census
| Total | 111 |
| Girls/Boys | 17/94 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 15.3%/84.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | None |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | None |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/03/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/03/2022 | Good |
| 25/02/2020 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 08/03/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/02/2020 |
| Quality of Education | |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | |
| Personal Development | |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 03 December 2024 | Standard inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 29 November 2023 | Additional inspection | View |
| 13 July 2023 | Additional inspection | View |
| 25 October 2022 | Additional inspection | View |
| 08 March 2022 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 21 September 2021 | Additional inspection | View |
| 12 February 2021 | Additional inspection | View |
| 25 February 2020 | Standard inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 09 May 2018 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 26 April 2016 | Standard inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 05 February 2015 | Monitoring inspection | View |
| 24 June 2014 | Emergency inspection | View |
| 03 October 2012 | Standard inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 24 January 2012 | Monitoring inspection | View |
| 07 July 2009 | Light touch inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 19.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 8.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 1.58 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 8.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.43 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.33 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 22% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
Nearby Schools
Banham Primary School
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Crown Street, , NR16 2EX