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The Acorns School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Acorns School
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The Acorns School
- Secondary
- West Lancashire L39 4QX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' progress in English and mathematics has accelerated.
Behaviour and Attitudes: School is calm and orderly; pupils are polite and respectful.
Qualifications and Training: Staff have undergone significant training, particularly subject leaders.
Current Educational Practices: Subject leaders refine practices via regular local school meetings.
Strengths and Challenges: Investment in subject leader training is paying dividends.
Opportunities for Involvement: High proportion of parents attended recent Year 11 review meetings.
Communication: Frequent calls and review meetings inform parents of progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents speak very positively about the school's communication.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership is held in high regard, handling concerns efficiently.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Key appointments and robust tracking systems enhance quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying incidents are rare and swiftly handled.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong partnerships with agencies and comprehensive safeguarding.
Extracurricular Offerings: Enrichment activities provided; needs further specification.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: More student responsibility needed for balancing priorities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Broadened subject offerings benefit most able pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: High praise from parents and effective deployment of additional resources.
Subjects Offered: Broadened range of qualifications, meeting diverse needs.
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The Acorns School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 78 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We want to help our young people learn to take action to succeed and enjoy the process. Together we strive to provide a caring, structured learning environment in which all pupils can develop academically, socially and emotionally and in which pupils and staff feel safe, secure and valued. For students who have struggled in school, we provide a stimulating learning atmosphere. Students feel accepted, valued, and safe at our school. In order to make development, we evaluate the pastoral and educational needs. We give students our time. This enables them to consider and reevaluate their challenges, increase their sense of self-worth, and forge enduring relationships. We offer a wide-ranging, well-balanced curriculum that is intended to pique students' interests and equip them for life. We aim to improve each pupil's academic performance, ability to learn and social and emotional skills so that pupils are able to return to school, further education or enter the world of work. For the benefit of all students, we effectively collaborate with parents, guardians, other schools, training organisations, and other relevant institutions.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.1 | - | 14.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 63% | 28% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
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 The Acorns School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1