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Acorns Primary School
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Acorns Primary School
- Primary
- Preston PR1 6AU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: A diligent focus is maintained on helping pupils acquire basic numeracy, literacy and communication skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum supports pupils to enjoy happy and productive lives after school.
Areas Needing Improvement: Expectations of what pupils can achieve academically are sometimes not high enough.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers and teaching assistants provide effective individual support to help pupils overcome personal barriers to learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Procedures have been introduced to improve the ways in which the learning of pupils who have profound and multiple learning difficulties is assessed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils say behaviour is good, bullying is very rare, and staff play an important role in helping them do their best.
Support for SEND Pupils: Enhanced provision considerably supports pupils who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and those who have visual impairments.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are extremely vigilant to any changes in pupils' mood or presentation, ensuring timely recording and communication of concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The work with parents on safeguarding and well-being is exemplary.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the work of the school.
Parental Involvement: The work of the 'parents group' acts as a focal point for parental engagement, supported by child and adolescent mental health services.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers high-quality opportunities for enrichment, including visits from performers and musicians.
Outdoor Facilities: There is a covered canopy, outside water and role play areas, and a multisurface for bikes and other equipment.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants work effectively as a cohesive team.
Impact on Student Progress: Subject coordinators now play a key role in driving improvements to the curriculum in their areas.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders are adept at evaluating the quality of teaching with balance and perception.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Expectations of what pupils can achieve academically are sometimes not high enough.
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Acorns Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 89 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Your interest in learning more about Acorns School makes me extremely proud to be the headteacher here. Acorns is a primary special school that offers students with a variety of learning disabilities, such as moderate and severe learning challenges, complex needs, and autism, a specialised learning environment. We provide for the needs of 211-year-old students. We provide a joyful, supportive environment for specialised learning. According to our most recent OFSTED report, "The partnership with parents is superb, and it is always prioritised to ensure that parents are fully informed and involved in what occurs to their child." Our curriculum is extensive, varied, and well-balanced. We have high standards for our students, who gain from our incredibly devoted, knowledgeable, and motivated team. We enjoy having visitors to our school so that we may discuss our mission and accomplishments. Achieve, Celebrate, Opportunity, Respect, Nurture, and Success is our school's motto. I hope you enjoy exploring our website to learn more about our school. The information contained herein may be reproduced in paper form in any format and without charge. Any questions you may have will be answered with a smile by our outstanding office staff.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.4 | 5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.4% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.2% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.0 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.08% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.79% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Acorns Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
