The Acorns School
Other · Pupil referral unit · Ages 11–16 · Ormskirk, Lancashire
The Acorns School is an other school in Ormskirk, Lancashire for ages 11–16 (pupil referral unit). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 13 September 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- 43 Ruff Lane, Ormskirk, L39 4QX
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Lancashire
- Pupils on roll
- 74 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 64.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 13 September 2023
Strengths
- “The Acorns is a welcoming and nurturing school.”
- “They said that they feel well supported by the school.”
- “The school has high expectations for all pupils’ achievement.”
To improve
- “However, in a small number of subjects, it is less clear what knowledge pupils will acquire.”
- “This means that teachers do not know exactly what they should teach and when.”
- “As a result, in these subjects, pupils do not learn some of the building blocks that are essential for their future learning.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 13 October 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
More with a 3-month pass
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- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Lancashire.
- Turning Point Academy 0.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Pontville School 0.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- West Lancashire Community High School 3.0 mi School remains Good
- Kingsbury Primary Special School 3.1 mi School remains Outstanding
- Scarisbrick Hall School 3.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Maharishi Free School 3.8 mi Not judged
- Elm Tree Community Primary School 5.0 mi School remains Outstanding
- Hope High School 5.4 mi Standards maintained