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The Acorns Primary and Nursery School
Pooltown Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 7ED, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.9 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
370
Capacity
394
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and high parent satisfaction at 99%, this primary school demonstrates a strong community backing. While the percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at 56% is above the national average, only 7% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a solid reputation among parents.
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Last inspected: 14 February 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (148 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
99%
Behaviour is good
99%
I'd recommend this school
99%
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child makes good progress
96%
Progress is communicated
95%
School supports development
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.1%
White Other4.3%
Asian Other1.9%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black African1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Location
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53.28104, -2.91860 · CH65 7ED
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN149092
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.theacornsprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Acorns Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
The Acorns Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 February 2018.
Is The Acorns Primary and Nursery School a good school?
The Acorns Primary and Nursery School scores 56.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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 The Acorns Primary and Nursery School?
Based on 148 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Acorns Primary and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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