The Acorn School
School summary
With just 88 pupils, The Acorn School is among the smaller independent schools in Gloucestershire, offering a deliberately intimate setting in Stroud. The mixed, non-denominational school accepts pupils from age 11 and is led by Dr Mario Peters. Families drawn to close pastoral attention and a tight-knit community rather than a large institution may find its scale appealing. As a fee-paying school inspected by the ISI, it sits firmly within the independent sector.
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Teaching & academics
Entry begins at age 11, with an 11+ admissions route in place. The small roll means teaching is delivered to modest cohorts, which can allow staff to know pupils well as individuals.
Head · Dr Mario Peters
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small independent in Stroud for families who value an intimate, personal education over the scale of a larger school.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.