Morden Cottage, Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, London SM4 5JD
10 reasons to choose The London Acorn School
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The London Acorn School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 69. It is one of the best independent prep schools in Wimbledon and Morden and one of the 4 best primary schools within 1.5 miles.
School fundamentals
The London Acorn School is an independent prep day school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. The school has a non-selective admissions policy. It is a standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school. The London Acorn School fees range from £3,650 (Rec) to £3,824 per term (2023/24).
Average class size
The London Acorn School is a small school, with mixed-age classes, and an average class size of 12.
Leavers' destinations
Destinations for London Acorn School leavers are local independent and state schools.
The London Acorn School curriculum
School curriculum blends the National Curriculum with Steiner, Montessori and Forest School approaches. It includes PSHE, French. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups and visiting speakers. Outdoor learning features through all years, usually as outdoor craft.
Specialist teaching
As with Steiner practice, the same class teacher stays with the same pupils year on year for Main Lesson at least. Specialist teaching for music, clay work, woodwork, French and gymnastics.
Sport at The London Acorn School
School offers PE and a small range of sports. The emphasis is on fitness, exercise and health.
The Arts at The London Acorn School
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of the co-curriculum. All pupils learn an instrument in class and some take extra-curricular instrument lessons.
Wraparound care
Pupils participate in charitable events or fund raising for public benefit.
Find another school near The London Acorn School
Wimbledon High Junior School (2.1 miles); Willington School (2.2 miles); Donhead Preparatory School (2.6 miles).
Merton Park Primary School (0.8 miles); Cranmer Primary School (1.3 miles); St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Wimbledon (1.4 miles).
Wimbledon High School (2.1 miles); Hall School Wimbledon (2.7 miles); King’s College School, Wimbledon (2.9 miles).
Rutlish School (1.5 miles); Glenthorne High School (1.9 miles); Ursuline High School Wimbledon (2 miles).