Acorns Primary School
Moor Park, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR1 6AUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Acorns Primary School is a special school in Preston for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 January 2025, report published 5 February 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 January 2025
Acorns Primary School supports every pupil to shine. Pupils are happy to be part of such a caring and welcoming community. Parents and carers praise the school for its dedication and support. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement. The curriculum is broad, exciting and ambitious. Pupils, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities, gain a strong understanding of many subjects. Pupils' behaviour is excellent. They are kind, caring and quick to support their friends. Staff help pupils to grow in confidence and independence. Pupils enjoy their learning and feel motivated every step of the way. Personal development is at the heart of the school's work. Pupils take part in enriching activities, from educational trips to sports competitions. These experiences help them to grow, learn important life skills and create happy memories. Pupils also learn how to stay safe and care for others. Staff and pupils share strong bonds. Staff understand each pupil's needs and provide personalised support. Pupils trust staff and feel safe knowing help is always there. By the time they leave, pupils are confident, capable and ready to take their next steps with pride.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
93 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Acorns Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorbrook School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 3.5 |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 0.3 |
| Cedar Lodge School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| New Focus Education | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
| Royal Cross Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laura Hall
- Phone
- 01772792681
- Address
- Moor Park, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR1 6AU
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 135347
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.