The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
- 50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 370
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 49.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Trust
- THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nathan Painter (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Pooltown Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 7ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPooltown Community Junior School
Primary · Very close
Brookside Primary School
Primary · 764m away
Ellesmere Port Church of England College
Secondary · 885m away
The Bridge Short Stay School
Pupil referral unit · 1.0km away
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Rivacre Valley Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Westminster Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Acorns Primary and Nursery School?
The Acorns Primary and Nursery School currently has 370 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Acorns Primary and Nursery School take?
The Acorns Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Acorns Primary and Nursery School?
The Acorns Primary and Nursery School is in Ellesmere Port, CH65 7ED, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Acorns Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, The Acorns Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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