The Acorns School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Acorns School
Address: 43 Ruff Lane
Town/City: Ormskirk
County: Lancashire
Postcode: L39 4QX
Telephone Number: 01695 575486
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 11-16
Type: Pupil referral unit
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2004

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Hodson
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 74 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Free school meal eligibility: 64.9%

Location and administration

URN: 134872
DfE Number: 888/1118
UKPRN: 10025488
UPRN: 100012653419
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: West Lancashire (E07000127)
Constituency: West Lancashire (E14001577)
Electoral Ward: Ormskirk East (E05014934)

Easting & Northing: 342083E, 407864N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 33' 53.34" N 2° 52' 32.82" W
Plus Code: 9C5VH47F+WM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Dr Sharon Bennett - Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 May 2027.
  • Mr John Grady - Governor. Appointed on 13 June 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 13 June 2027.
  • Mrs Beverley Harrison - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 November 2011 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 November 2026.
  • Mrs Pamela Holcroft - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 November 2026.