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The Acorns School
43 Ruff Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QX, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.4 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
67
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a solid educational environment for students aged 11-16. It has a small pupil population of 67, allowing for a more personalized learning experience, and boasts a LocaleIQ score that indicates it performs better than 68% of schools. However, limited published data on academic performance makes it difficult to assess specific strengths in subjects like maths or English.
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Last inspected: 22 January 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.6%
Mixed Other4.5%
White Other4.5%
Gypsy/Roma3.0%
traveller_irish3.0%
Asian Indian1.5%
Other1.5%
Location
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53.56418, -2.87591 · L39 4QX
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN134872
School typePupil referral unit
Websitewww.theacornsschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Acorns School rated by Ofsted?
The Acorns School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 January 2013.
Is The Acorns School a good school?
The Acorns School scores 68.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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