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Acorn School

Seckington Cross, Winkleigh, Winkleigh, EX19 8EY

Ofsted: Good

Independent

Phase

42

Capacity

8-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 30 January 2024.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26
Average Attainment 8
3.9 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
0.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths
7.1% nat64.8%
Cohort Size
14

Pupil Demographics

2024-25
Total Pupils
38
Boys
36 (86%)
Girls
6 (14%)
Capacity
42 (100% full)
SEND
100.0%
FSM Eligible
0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan
100.0%
SEN Support
0.0%

School Information

Type
Other independent special school
Nursery
Not applicable
Sixth Form
Not applicable
Boarders
No boarders
Admissions
Not applicable

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GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Contact & Location

03301358201
acornschool@phoenixschools.org.uk
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Seckington Cross

Winkleigh, South West

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Administrative

URN
135773
UKPRN
10025518
Establishment No.
6061

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