Nurturing childhood gifts
of creativity and curiosity

The London Acorn School

Based in a cosy cottage, nestled between a rose garden and meandering stream in 125 acres of National Trust parkland, we have created a nurturing, holistic school. Our gentle, alternative approach limits screen time and emphasises a connection with nature; fostering curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning for children aged 3-11.

Less pressure. More balance.

We believe that one day, this child-centred approach won’t represent an alternative but the norm.

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From all of us here at The London Acorn School, we wish you a very Happy Easter Holiday from when we break up tomorrow, Wednesday 27th March until Tuesday 16th April.

Have a lovely sunny time!

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From all of us here at The London Acorn School, we wish you a very Happy Easter Holiday from when we break up tomorrow, Wednesday 27th March until Tuesday 16th April.

Have a lovely sunny time!

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#chatsworthschls
#easterholidays2024
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#easter #eid #holi
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There's nothing quite like foraging for and making wild garlic pesto in the woods on a sunny spring afternoon.

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There`s nothing quite like foraging for and making wild garlic pesto in the woods on a sunny spring afternoon.

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Easter is around the corner, warmer days are ahead, and spring is full of new beginnings.

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Easter is around the corner, warmer days are ahead, and spring is full of new beginnings.

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The imagination is a muscle that needs to be exercised to remain healthy. Come and join us next Wednesday morning for our Window into Kindergarten experience to find out how we do just that. Email littleacorns@thelondonacornschool.co.uk to book your place. #thelondonacornschool #steinerkindergarten #montessorinursery

The imagination is a muscle that needs to be exercised to remain healthy. Come and join us next Wednesday morning for our Window into Kindergarten experience to find out how we do just that. Email littleacorns@thelondonacornschool.co.uk to book your place. #thelondonacornschool #steinerkindergarten #montessorinursery ...

Team work makes a dream work!

Have a lovely weekend.

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Team work makes a dream work!

Have a lovely weekend.

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Reading together as a family is entering a magical world together. 

We are delighted that our students have already raised £175 for our Ready, Steady, Read World Book Day challenge - think of all those new books for children to enjoy in the library! Well done and thank you.

If you haven’t yet sponsored your child, encourage their reading this weekend. And most of all, spend those precious moments together, away from screens, being present.

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Reading together as a family is entering a magical world together.

We are delighted that our students have already raised £175 for our Ready, Steady, Read World Book Day challenge - think of all those new books for children to enjoy in the library! Well done and thank you.

If you haven’t yet sponsored your child, encourage their reading this weekend. And most of all, spend those precious moments together, away from screens, being present.

#wbd #wbd2024 #usbornebooks #readysteadyread
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While we can’t deny the success of Barbie last summer, there is something wholesome about the handmade dolls in our Kindergarten. 

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While we can’t deny the success of Barbie last summer, there is something wholesome about the handmade dolls in our Kindergarten.

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Take a closer look inside our classroom and beyond our walls to find out what makes us so special.

Discover our unique curriculum that blends various teaching philosophies for students aged 3 to 11.

Find out what’s happening at The London Acorn School and get involved in our friendly community.

Learn more about our school admission calendar, policies and fees or sign your child up today.

Kind Words from Students, Parents, and Teachers

“They really like the fact that they can be outdoors quite a lot…And they really…have a good connection with the teachers. And they really kind of feel very bonded and connected to them.”

The London Acorn School Parent

“We are not only blending curricula together, but we are trying to pioneer an education system that just doesn’t exist. But we’re still hitting those key targets and I think what’s really important for parents to know is that we’re not just making it up as we go. We’ve taken the best of the Steiner curriculum, of the Swedish Forest School curriculum, and of the national curriculum.”

The London Acorn School Teacher

“It’s a really beautiful alternative approach to education. It allows our kids to grow up in their own time and their own space and explore whatever they’re interested in and grow up in a really beautiful place as well, which is really important.”

The London Acorn School Teacher

“They love the learning. I think that’s fantastic. As a parent, I couldn’t want anything more for them.”

The London Acorn School Parent

“The teachers are nice and helpful.”

The London Acorn School Student

“They’re safe, they’re nurtured, they’re respected.”

The London Acorn School Parent

“I don’t mind being a low-tech school because we do other exciting stuff instead, like making things in woodwork and forest school.”

The London Acorn School Student

“And the teachers aren’t strict and are very helpful and jolly.”

The London Acorn School Student

“Every morning [my son’s] teacher checks in with all the students in the class, checks how they’re feeling and helps them to kind of build that confidence and that happiness for them to grow and develop every day.”

The London Acorn School Parent

“I like that there’s not too many people in the classes because…it’s easier for teachers and we can have more time with each other.”

The London Acorn School Student

“The pace of it is really important. There’s not a sense of “we’re trying to catch up all the type.”

The London Acorn School Parent