Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Jan 2013
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 134872.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 74 |
| Girls | 32 |
| Boys | 42 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 64.9% |
| First language not English | 1.4% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 23 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 9 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 8.2 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 3.8 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 10.8 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 12.73 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 17.38 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 9.8 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 9.8 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 0 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 0 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 50% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 40% |
| Further education | 40% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 36.7% |
| Employment | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% |
| School sixth form | 0% |
| Sixth form college | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Ormskirk School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Ormskirk Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jan 2015. | |
| 0.5 mi | Nursery | Moorgate Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 May 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Turning Point Academy | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2019. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | St Bede's Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2024. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Ormskirk West End School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jun 2019. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Ormskirk Asmall Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Dec 2018. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2024. | |
| 1.3 mi | Primary | Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. |
The Acorns School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 22 Jan 2013.
The Acorns School has 74 pupils aged 11 to 16.
At The Acorns School, there were 8.2 pupils per teacher in 2025/26.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.