The Acorns School
Pupil referral unit in Ormskirk, Lancashire.
School details
| Type | Pupil referral unit |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11 to 16 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Pupils on roll | 74 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Free school meals | 64.90% |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Address | 43 Ruff Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QX |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.theacornsschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01695575486 |
| URN | 134872 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 13 September 2023, outcome: School remains Good.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
Nearby schools
- Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 11.1 km)
- Waterside Academy (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 11.4 km)
- New Heights High School (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 12.4 km)
- Meadow Park School (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 14.2 km)
- Launchpad Centre (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 15.1 km)
- Everton Free School & Football College (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 15.4 km)
- Pace (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 17.3 km)
- Harmonize Academy AP Free School (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 17.5 km)
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.