The Acorns Primary and Nursery School
Details
| Age Range | 2-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Address | Pooltown Road, CH65 7ED |
| School Website | www.theacornsprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1513551546 |
| URN | 149092 |
School Census
| Total | 354 |
| Girls/Boys | 174/180 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.2%/50.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 150 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 21.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 14/02/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 14/02/2018 | Good |
| 16/06/2015 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 14/02/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/06/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | 0.1 |
| Writing Progress | 3.1 |
| Maths Progress | 1.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | 1.9 |
| Writing Progress | 3.0 |
| Maths Progress | -0.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 79 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 40 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 36 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 70 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 72% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 35% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 18% |
| no | 82% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 99% |
| no | 1% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.46 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Ellesmere Port Church of England College
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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William Stockton Community Primary School
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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