Admissions

The application process begins with an informal school visit by the parents, to meet the Headmaster, Graeme Whiting, and to experience the school environment. This is followed by a chance to bring your child(ren) to visit the school.

If parents wish to continue with the application, and subject to the Headmaster’s approval, children are invited to have a week’s trial placement in the relevant class, or longer if necessary.

After the week’s trial, the parents will then meet with the Headmaster and the class teacher to discuss the application and school ethos in detail. The school has a Parents’ Charter, support for which is a pre-requisite for entrance into the community, as it signifies support for the ethos of the school which is an essential element of the education. If the child is offered a place, the first term will also be a trial period.

Although The Acorn School is a day school, in exceptional circumstances we can help arrange boarding with local families for Upper School students whose families are unable to move to the area.

There is minimal special needs provision in this school. The school does not accept children with emotional or behavioural difficulties, nor can it accept children who have an educational statement.