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Acorns Primary School
Moor Park, Blackpool Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6AU, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.9 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
92
Capacity
70
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
131%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a high LocaleIQ score, this primary school stands out in Lancashire, indicating strong overall performance compared to peers. While there are currently no published statistics for KS2 expected or higher standards in reading, writing, and maths, parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school.
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Last inspected: 7 January 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (23 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
School supports development
100%
My child feels safe
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School has high expectations
91%
School responds to concerns
74%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.3%
Asian Pakistani10.9%
Asian Indian9.8%
Asian Other8.7%
Black African7.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Other1.1%
traveller_irish1.1%
Location
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53.77414, -2.69372 · PR1 6AU
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN135347
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.acorns.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Acorns Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Acorns Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 January 2025.
Is Acorns Primary School a good school?
Acorns Primary School scores 87.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Acorns Primary School?
Based on 23 Ofsted Parent View responses, Acorns Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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