Acorn School
Winkleigh, Devon, South West · EX19 8EY
Acorn School is an exceptionally small independent school in Winkleigh, Devon, with around 38 pupils across its year groups. With no religious affiliation and a mixed intake from age 11, it offers a notably intimate setting led by headteacher Mrs Zoey Shelley. Families drawn to a tiny, personal learning environment rather than the scale and breadth of a larger school may find it worth a closer look.
38
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 38
- Location
- Winkleigh, Devon, South West
- Website
- https://www.phoenixschools.org.uk/acorn.html
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Zoey Shelley
Latest results
Attainment 8
1.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Headline GCSE outcomes sit well below national benchmarks: the school's average Attainment 8 score is 1.7 against a national average of 46.9, and no pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. Figures from very small cohorts can be skewed by a handful of pupils, so parents are encouraged to ask the school directly how these numbers reflect the experience of individual children. A visit and frank conversation about academic provision would be sensible before applying.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A very small, non-denominational independent school in rural Devon where the published results warrant careful questions in person.
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Acorn School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Acorn School located?
Acorn School is located at Seckington Cross, Winkleigh, Devon, Winkleigh, EX19 8EY.
What type of school is Acorn School?
Acorn School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Acorn School?
Acorn School has approximately 38 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.