The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 60% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 67
- FSM
- 59.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Hodson (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
43 Ruff Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWood Edge Independent School
Independent · 577m away
Ormskirk School
Secondary · 676m away
Ormskirk Church of England Primary School
Primary · 712m away
Moorgate Nursery School
Nursery · 747m away
Turning Point Academy
Independent · 873m away
Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Bede's Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Pontville School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Acorns School's Ofsted rating?
The Acorns School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Acorns School?
The Acorns School currently has 67 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Acorns School take?
The Acorns School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is The Acorns School?
The Acorns School is in Ormskirk, L39 4QX, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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