The Acorns Primary and Nursery School, Ellesmere Port

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The Acorns Primary and Nursery School

Pooltown Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7ED

A Good-rated primary school in Ellesmere Port where 56% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

370

Ages

2-11

FSM

49.8%

Capacity

394

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2018

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

64.0%

Writing

67.0%

Maths

64.0%

RWM Combined

56.0%

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About The Acorns Primary and Nursery School

The Acorns Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 148 responses), 99% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 56% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 370 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Pooltown Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7ED | More schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Acorns Primary and Nursery School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2025 — Standards maintained
Feb 2018 — Good (predecessor: The Acorns Primary and Nursery School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Acorns Primary and Nursery School

What is The Acorns Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

The Acorns Primary and Nursery School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.

What do parents say about The Acorns Primary and Nursery School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 148 responses): 99% of parents would recommend The Acorns Primary and Nursery School.

What are The Acorns Primary and Nursery School's latest exam results?

The Acorns Primary and Nursery School: KS2 2024/25: 56% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is The Acorns Primary and Nursery School located?

The Acorns Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester (CH65 7ED).

How many pupils attend The Acorns Primary and Nursery School?

The Acorns Primary and Nursery School has around 370 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The Acorns Primary and Nursery School with other schools?

View The Acorns Primary and Nursery School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cheshire West and Chester.