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About

We are a small, nurturing specialist primary school for children aged 2 11 with a wide range of needs. At Acorns, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to flourish. Our bespoke curriculum and adaptive approach to teaching and learning ensure that each pupil is challenged, supported and engaged, enabling them to make meaningful progress on their learning journey.

Our dedicated staff team is passionate about recognising and developing the unique potential in every child. We celebrate every achievement, however big or small, and provide purposeful, engaging learning experiences in a safe and supportive environment. We foster a strong sense of community, where children are always at the heart of everything we do.

When you join Acorns, you become part of our family, working in partnership with our committed staff team, who strive to ensure the very best for your child. If you would like to know more about life at Acorns, or to arrange a visit, we would be delighted to meet you and share the warmth and spirit of our wonderful school.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

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Key facts

URN
135347
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Lancashire
Constituency
Preston
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
2008

Governing body (12 current, 1 former)

Special schools governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Shaun JukesChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2026 ends 2026

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Ms Lucy DickinsonGovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2029
Ms Sian MilesGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Ms Katy StringerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Amanda HowarthGovernorAppointed by LAsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Tasneem ZubairGovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Sophie MartindaleGovernorElected by school staffsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr James MaguireGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Michelle OrrellGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Barry ProbinGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Beverley HenneferGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Shaun JukesGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2015 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Sylvia Crowder FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · term ended 2026

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