Admissions

All pupils attending Acorns Primary Specialist School have an Educational Health and Care Plan or a Statement of Special Educational Needs.

As a Local Authority maintained Special School, we are governed by the admission arrangements laid down by Lancashire County Council. 

Any enquiries regarding this matter should be directed to Inclusions Team at Lancashire County Council.You can contact the Inclusion team by email, Inclusion.South@Lancashire.gov.uk, or by telelpone 01772 531 597.

For new pupils take a look at this video from Lancashire County Council. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmXhhg7Dei4&feature=youtu.be&safe=active

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Admissions Policy Charging and Remissions Policy

Expansion of Acorns School.

You may be aware of the proposal to expand Acorns Primary School, providing up to twenty more places for children with special educational needs and disabilities.


There is currently a formal consultation ongoing from 25 November to 20 December 2024, after which a decision will be made as to whether to carry out the proposal. 


The information is available below, and at www.lancashire.gov.uk/consultations, or use this direct link to have your say on this proposal: https://forms.office.com/e/SHySpwcYpN


The document can be found under the Key information and in Informal Consultation.