Welcome to the new Keys website! If you spot an issue, please contact us.
Part of the Keys Education family
I am thrilled to welcome you to Acorns School, a place with a proud history of empowering pupils who have faced challenging times in their lives.
At Acorns, we are committed to creating a safe, secure, and nurturing environment where every child is valued and supported. Our school prides itself on being positive, consistent, and fair, offering equal care and opportunity to all—regardless of gender, ability, or background.
Headteacher
Welcome to Acorns School, where we empower young people to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Our school is built on a foundation of support, care, and a dedication to nurturing each pupil’s unique journey. With a strong history of helping children who have faced difficult periods in their lives, Acorns School provides a safe, inclusive, and positive environment where every child can thrive, regardless of gender, disability, or background.
At Acorns School, we believe in encouraging self-respect, confidence, self-reliance, loyalty, and honesty in every pupil. Our approach is centered on encouraging positive personal relationships, helping students develop the skills to live and work with empathy and mutual respect. We aim to equip our pupils with the tools needed not only for academic success but also for emotional growth and resilience.
Our team at Acorns School is skilled in working with children facing significant social challenges and complex emotional difficulties. For many of our pupils, the school provides a crucial sense of stability and understanding, offering specialised interventions that cater to needs often unmet in traditional educational settings.
Acorns School specialises in providing education and support for young people with:
Social difficulties
Emotional difficulties
Mental Health difficulties
Autism
Specialist Therapeutic Education: Our highly trained staff work closely with pupils to address their unique challenges.
Tailored Learning Environments: We create customised learning plans that align with each pupil's needs.
Comprehensive Curriculum: In addition to following the National Curriculum, we offer a variety of vocational and physical education programs.
Family Support Services: We provide extensive support to families to ensure a holistic approach to each pupil's education and well-being.
At Keys, our purpose is to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives we touch. Don’t just take our word for it—hear directly from those who have experienced our commitment to our EPIC values.
Mark H, ParentI can’t thank Keys enough for the care and support they’ve provided for my daughter. The staff are always attentive, and they genuinely listen to her needs. She has made amazing progress in both her education and personal growth, and I see a brighter future for her every day. Keys has truly changed our lives for the better.
We welcome referrals and enquiries from parents and local authorities. To discuss how Keys Education can support your child, please contact us using the form below or reach out to our admissions team directly.
Parents, carers, or local authorities can contact us to discuss the needs of the child.
We ask the person wishing to commission the placement (normally the Local Authority) sends over relevant information, such as, EHCP, previous school reports, professionals reports.
This allows us to conduct a thorough assessment to determine if we are the right provision to meet needs.
Once we feel needs can be met, we work closely with all parties to facilitate the placement process. If the Local Authority request the place, this is subject to funding being agreed at a panel meeting.
After admission, we provide continuous support to ensure the child settles in well and their needs are met.
On this page
Looking to make a difference?
Careers at Keys
Acorns School
