Acorns Primary School Catchment Area
Acorns Primary School is a community special not applicable school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 92 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
92
Pupils
70
Capacity
131%
Fill rate
Acorns Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Acorns Primary School is set by Lancashire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →Acorns Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Moor Park, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR1 6AU
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 40.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135347
Other Not applicable Schools in Preston
If Acorns Primary School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.
Larches High School Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · PR1 6AA
St Pius X Preparatory School Catchment Area
Other independent school · PR2 8RD
Highfield Priory School Catchment Area
Other independent school · PR2 5RW
Kirkham Grammar School Catchment Area
Other independent school · PR4 2BH
Ashbridge Independent School Catchment Area
Other independent school · PR4 4AQ
Moorbrook School Catchment Area
Community special school · PR2 3DB
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Frequently Asked Questions — Acorns Primary School
Is Acorns Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Acorns Primary School currently has 92 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 70 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Acorns Primary School? ▾
Admission to Acorns Primary School is managed by Lancashire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Acorns Primary School cover? ▾
Acorns Primary School is a not applicable school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.