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The Acorns School

43 Ruff Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QX

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
11–16
Ages
67
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Pupil referral unit
Type

About The Acorns School

The Acorns School is a pupil referral unit in Ormskirk, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 67 pupils on roll. 64.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Lancashire →
School Type
Pupil referral unit
Age Range
Ages 11–16
Gender
Mixed
Number of Pupils
67
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

64.9%
Free school meals
1.4%
EAL
16.4%
SEN support
44.8%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.8
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -2.2 vs 2023/24
9.5
Pupils per teacher
↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24
11.78
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24
£52,955
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 40% on leadership pay
↑ +£7,727 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
4
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£23,300
Spend per pupil
£24,220
Income per pupil
41%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
43 Ruff Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QX
Phone
01695575486
Headteacher
Joanne Hodson

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Acorns School?
The Acorns School is a pupil referral unit in Ormskirk, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does The Acorns School have?
The Acorns School has 67 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Where is The Acorns School?
The Acorns School is located at 43 Ruff Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QX.

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