Acorns Primary School
URN: 135347 • Preston PR1 6AU
Overview
- Name
- Acorns Primary School
- URN
- 135347
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paula Barlow (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01772792681
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Moor Park, Preston PR1 6AU
Summary
Acorns Primary School is a community special school located in Preston, Lancashire, catering to children aged 2-11 with diverse needs. With a current enrolment of 92 pupils, the school operates beyond its capacity of 70, reflecting its commitment to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment. The school's ethos emphasizes respect, opportunity, and the importance of communication and positive relationships, fostering strong partnerships with families.
The curriculum at Acorns is bespoke and adaptive, designed to meet the individual needs of each pupil. The dedicated staff focus on promoting independence and celebrating each child's achievements, ensuring that all students are engaged and supported in their learning journeys. The school also values diversity, with a significant percentage of pupils (40.20%) eligible for free school meals and a notable number of students learning English as an Additional Language.
Acorns Primary School prides itself on creating a strong sense of community, where every child is at the heart of the school's mission. The inclusive environment encourages collaboration among staff, pupils, and families, reinforcing the belief that "individually we grow, together we thrive."
The curriculum at Acorns is bespoke and adaptive, designed to meet the individual needs of each pupil. The dedicated staff focus on promoting independence and celebrating each child's achievements, ensuring that all students are engaged and supported in their learning journeys. The school also values diversity, with a significant percentage of pupils (40.20%) eligible for free school meals and a notable number of students learning English as an Additional Language.
Acorns Primary School prides itself on creating a strong sense of community, where every child is at the heart of the school's mission. The inclusive environment encourages collaboration among staff, pupils, and families, reinforcing the belief that "individually we grow, together we thrive."
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Nearby alternatives
- Kirkham Pear Tree School (67.3)
- Cedar Lodge School (65.3)
- Progress School (63.8)
- Bracken School (62.7)
- University of Central Lancashire (58.7)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 92
- Boys
- 58
- Girls
- 34
- FSM %
- 40.20
- Open date
- 2008-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 92 | 58 | 34 | 70 | 40.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 89 | 59 | 30 | 70 | 32.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 87 | 57 | 30 | 70 | 27.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 87 | 57 | 30 | 70 | 27.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 73 | 47 | 26 | 70 | 25.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 74 | 48 | 26 | 70 | 24.30 |
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