# The Acorns School — Ormskirk, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 3 published reviews

## Contact

- **Address:** 43 Ruff Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire
- **Phone:** 01695 575486
- **Website:** https://www.theacornsschool.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ormskirk/the-acorns-school-11440

## About

The Acorns School aims to support young people to learn to make steps to improve and enjoy achieving success. They provide a caring, structured learning environment in which all pupils can develop academically, socially and emotionally. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to capture pupils' interests and prepare them for life.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jan 2013
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jan 2013

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A great school with a lot to offer: We chose The Acorns School for our child after they experienced difficulties in their previous school. The school has been a game-changer for them. The staff are caring and understanding, and the programs they offer have really helped our child to thrive. *(Jan 2023)*
- **5/5** — Excellent school with a caring community: We've had a wonderful experience at The Acorns School. The staff are so supportive and the facilities are excellent. We love the focus on 'Learning to Achieve' and the opportunities for our children to develop their skills and confidence. *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed experience, but a great staff team: We had a bit of a mixed experience at The Acorns School, but overall we're grateful for the time our child spent there. The staff were always supportive and willing to listen, but we did sometimes feel a bit out of the loop when it came to important decisions about our child's education. *(Sep 2020)*

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