Little Acorns School
Tenterden, Kent, South East · TN30 6SR
With just 26 pupils on roll, Little Acorns School in Tenterden is among the smallest independent schools a family is likely to encounter. This is a co-educational, non-denominational setting where the modest size means pupils are rarely lost in the crowd. Led by Mr Graham Richards, the school is inspected by the ISI, the body that oversees many independent schools. Families drawn to close, personal attention and a quiet learning environment will find the scale here unusual.
26
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 26
- Location
- Tenterden, Kent, South East
- Website
- www.littleacorns.kent.sch.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Graham Richards
Teaching & academics
The school accepts pupils at age 11 and operates an 11+ entry point, making it an option for families navigating selective transfer. Given the small roll, teaching is likely to be delivered in intimate groups, allowing close tracking of each child's progress.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A genuinely tiny independent in Tenterden, suited to families who value individual attention over the bustle of a large school.
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Little Acorns School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Little Acorns School located?
Little Acorns School is located at London Beach Farm, Ashford Road, St Michael's, Tenterden, TN30 6SR.
What type of school is Little Acorns School?
Little Acorns School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Little Acorns School?
Little Acorns School has approximately 26 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.