The Acorns School

StatePupil Referral Unit

PruAges 11–1667 pupils

43 Ruff Lane, L39 4QXWebsite01695575486

67 pupilsAges 11–16EHCP

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils67

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils67

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Type

Other

Phase

Pupil Referral Unit

Age Range

11 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Pupils

Avg Class Size

~13*

Head Teacher

Mrs Joanne Hodson

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

Key Metrics

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 44.8%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 16.4%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health35 pupils (85%)

Other2 pupils (5%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (2%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (2%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (2%)

Speech, Language & Communication1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 10

Teaching assistants (FTE)12

Support staff (FTE)16

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils67

Free school meals 59.7%

English as additional language 1.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British80.6%

Mixed Other4.5%

White Other4.5%

Gypsy/Roma3.0%

Traveller Irish3.0%

Other1.5%

Indian1.5%

Unclassified1.5%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£23,775

total expenditure per pupil

+£16,375 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£9,832

Support staff£4,901

Premises£623

Energy£279

Learning resources£341

Income per pupil£22,417

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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