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The Acorn School

Other independent school · Bedford · MK40 2LL

Ages 5–7 · Bedford

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census.

School capacity
79
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Other independent school

Age range

Ages 5–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Independent
Headteacher
Mrs MARGARET Mason

Location

Address
15 St Andrew's Road
Postcode
MK40 2LL
Town
Bedford
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Bedford
District
Bedford
Constituency
Bedford
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed other independent school, Ages 5–7, in Bedford, Bedford. Notable characteristics: independent, non-selective admissions.

Open schools in Bedford
104
Academies among open schools in Bedford
46% (48)
Open schools in MK40
11
Open schools in Bedford LA
86

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BedfordNear MK40

  • Bedford School

    Other independent school

    Bedford · MK40 2TU · Bedford

    Ages 7–19

    • Att814.6
    • EM5+0%

    0.3 miles away

  • Castle Newnham School

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bedford · MK41 9DT · Bedford

    Ages 11–16

    • FSM23.7%

    0.4 miles away

  • Castle Newnham School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bedford · MK40 3EP · Bedford

    Ages 4–11

    • FSM9.6%

    0.4 miles away

  • Livingstone Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Bedford · MK41 7LG · Bedford

    Ages 2–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM36.0%
    • Demand0.95

    0.7 miles away

  • Goldington Academy

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bedford · MK41 9BX · Bedford

    Ages 11–16

    • Att854.1
    • P80.8
    • EM5+64%
    • Absence6.4%

    0.7 miles away

  • Hazeldene School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Foundation school · Primary

    Bedford · MK41 9AT · Bedford

    Ages 3–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM12.9%
    • Demand0.96

    0.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs MARGARET Mason

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