The Acorn School
Stroud, Gloucestershire, South West · GL6 0BP
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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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 88
- Location
- Stroud, Gloucestershire, South West
- Website
- www.theacornschool.com
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Dr Mario Peters
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.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small independent in Stroud for families who value an intimate, personal education over the scale of a larger school.
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The Acorn School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Acorn School located?
The Acorn School is located at Church Street, Nailsworth, Stroud, GL6 0BP.
What type of school is The Acorn School?
The Acorn School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend The Acorn School?
The Acorn School has approximately 88 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.