Awards and Accreditations

Awards and accreditations provide external recognition of the quality, impact and consistency of our work. They help celebrate the dedication of staff, reassure families and partners, and show how Five Acre Wood School continues to develop inclusive, supportive and ambitious provision for pupils. 

Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) – Flagship School

In January 2018, Five Acre Wood School was awarded Flagship status. 

The Inclusion Quality Mark recognises strong inclusive practice, with a focus on pupils, families, staff, wellbeing and achievement. Flagship status also highlights the school’s wider role in supporting inclusion beyond its own community. 

In 2023, the school was one of eight UK winners of the IQM National Champions Award for excellence in inclusive practice. Following a reassessment in November 2025, Flagship School status was achieved for a seventh time. 

You can view the most recent annual review report here.

School Games Mark – Gold award

Five Acre Wood School received the Gold School Games Mark for 2025/26, recognising its commitment to school sport and physical activity. 

Your School Games – School Games Mark

Leading Parent Partnership Award

Five Acre Wood School successfully renewed the Leading Parent Partnership Award in October 2025, following an earlier reassessment in January 2021. The award reflects the school’s strong support for parents and carers, and the commitment of staff to working in partnership with families. 

Pol-Ed School Engagement Recognition

Five Acre Wood School has been recognised as one of the top 1% of Pol-Ed schools across Kent for engagement in 2025/26. This reflects staff commitment to high–quality PSHE, safeguarding and prevention education, helping pupils stay safe, healthy and informed.