Acorns Primary School
Community special school in Preston (Lancashire).
Location
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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
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Shaun Jukes | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Lucy Dickinson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Sian Miles | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Katy Stringer | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Amanda Howarth | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Tasneem Zubair | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sophie Martindale | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr James Maguire | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Michelle Orrell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Barry Probin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Beverley Hennefer | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Shaun Jukes | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sylvia Crowder Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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