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OpenURN 135347

Acorns Primary School

Community special school · Preston · PR1 6AU

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Age range

Ages 2–11

Pupils

93

Local authority

Lancashire

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community special school, Ages 2–11, in Preston, Lancashire, 93 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, special school. Free school meals: 39.8%.

Open schools in Preston
180
Academies among open schools in Preston
21% (38)
Open schools in PR1
41
Open schools in Lancashire LA
709

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in PrestonNear PR1

Overview

School type
Community special school
Age range
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
135347

Location

Address
Moor Park, Blackpool Road
Postcode
PR1 6AU
Town
Preston
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Lancashire

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
93
Boys / girls
59 / 34
School capacity
70
Capacity fill
93 / 70 (133%)
Free school meals
39.8%
FSM pupils
37
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Community special school

Contact

Telephone
01772792681
Website
www.acorns.lancs.sch.uk

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