The Acorns School

Alternative provision
Local authority maintained
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

43 Ruff Lane, Ormskirk, L39 4QXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Acorns School is an alternative provision school in Ormskirk for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 January 2013, report published 13 February 2013

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Pupil numbers and mix

74 pupils on roll

Eligible for free school meals64.9%

64.9%, 38.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.4%

1.4%, 20.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support31.1%

31.1%, 16.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan12.2%

12.2%, 6.2 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Acorns School

School	Distance	Ofsted
Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit	7 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding
Waterside Academy	7 miles	Ofsted: Inadequate
New Heights High School	8 miles	Ofsted: Good
Meadow Park School	9 miles	Ofsted: Good
Launchpad Centre	9 miles	Ofsted: Good

School details

School type: Pupil referral unit
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Hodson
Phone: 01695575486
Website: theacornsschool.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: 43 Ruff Lane, Ormskirk, L39 4QX
Local authority: Lancashire
URN: 134872

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.