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Acorn Park School

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Andrews Furlong
 Mill Road
 Banham
 Norwich
 Norfolk NR16 2HU
Telephone: 01953 888656

School Type

Phase: Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form (ages 4-19)
Type: Independent Special School (Section 41 approved)
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Special
Established: 2005

Fees and Scholarships

Scholarships and Bursaries: None

Staff and Pupils

Co Headteacher: Adam Masterson and Emma Willis (since February 2026)
Previous Headteacher: Peter Marshall
Number of pupils: 175
Boarders: Yes
Sex: Mixed (82% boys / 18% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 0.0% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 21.2%
Local child deprivation rate: 8.2% (4km radius)
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 13.1%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 7.1km
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Authority: Norfolk
Constituency: South West Norfolk
Electoral Ward: The Buckenhams and Banham
School Number: 9266152
Associations: ISA

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 3rd December 2024 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
ISI* Report: None
* Independent Schools Inspectorate

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
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