How many pupils does Acorns Primary School have?

Acorns Primary School has 92 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Acorns Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Acorns Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Acorns Primary School?

Acorns Primary School is located at Moor Park, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6AU.

Acorns Primary School

Moor Park, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6AU

Not rated

Inspected 7 January 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

KS2 expected

2–11

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About Acorns Primary School

Acorns Primary School is a community special school in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 92 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 39.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 24.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 92 / 70 (131%) · over capacity
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 January 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

39.8%

Free school meals

24.7%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

12.4%

Overall absence

41.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

11.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

7.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

31.46

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.9 vs 2023/24

£51,610

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,862 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 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.

£28,094

Spend per pupil

£28,294

Income per pupil

33%

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: Moor Park, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6AU
Phone: 01772792681
Headteacher: Laura Hall
Website: www.acorns.lancs.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Acorns Primary School?: Acorns Primary School is a community special school in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Acorns Primary School have?: Acorns Primary School has 92 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Acorns Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Acorns Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Acorns Primary School?: Acorns Primary School is located at Moor Park, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6AU.

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