Acorn Free School is a not applicable school in Lincoln, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a free schools alternative provision and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Acorn Free School currently has around 0 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Around 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 248 Calder Road, Lincoln, LN5 9TL |
| Website: | www.theacornschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01522822428 |
| School Type: | Free schools alternative provision |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Angela Dawson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139774 |
Ofsted inspection date: 30/06/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 50 |
| Number of Pupils: | 0 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lincoln Lowfields Infant School 248 Calder Road , Brant Road LN5 9TL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Lowfields Junior School Calder Road , LN5 9BB | - not rated | 207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Calder Road , LN5 9BB | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School Hykeham Road , LN6 8BE | - not rated | 885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School Hykeham Road , LN6 8BE | - not rated | 885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Ruston Technology College Shannon Avenue , LN6 7JG | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF | 3out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Pattinson School Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF | - not rated | 2,315 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park High School Cross O'cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | - not rated | 2,524 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 3out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Witham Academy De Wint Avenue , LN6 7DT | 3out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Free School 248 Calder Road , Brant Road LN5 9TL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Christopher's School Hykeham Road , LN6 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Therese Lord Independent School 22 Melbourne Way , Waddington LN5 9XJ | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hykeham Joint Sixth Form Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG | - not rated | 2,709 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrim School Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE | 3out of 4 | 3,235 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.