1978
Established
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
1.4
out of 5
District rank
#04
in Lira
Not yet ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Lango rank
#06
in Lango
Reviews
03
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Aknoni P.7 Sch.
1.38
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestPersonal Development3.2/10
To watchEarly Years2.6/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
3.0/10
Early Years
2.6/10
Teaching Quality
2.6/10
Reputation & Prestige
2.7/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
2.8/10
Meals & Wellbeing
2.6/10
Campus & Facilities
2.6/10
Parent Engagement
2.6/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
3.2/10
Sports
2.6/10
Music, Dance & Drama
2.6/10
Technology & Innovation
2.6/10
Bars are scored 0–10 by Praecip's editors against Uganda Ministry of Education statistics, school insiders, and thousands of verified parent reviews. The composite is the weighted average, rendered out of five.
Academic excellence. Proven results.
PLE UNEB exams performance
At a glance
0952
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
0%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
J. Achen
Aggregate: 15
S. Kiconco
Aggregate: 15
N. Nabukenya
Aggregate: 15
17
Candidates
53%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
23.6In the news
Best aggregates
3pupils
15scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Lira
4th
Top subject
By the numbers
School Factfile
133
Enrolment
6
Teaching staff
28
Typical class size
- Campus anatomy
- Single campus
- Gender profile
- Mixed
- Ownership
- Private
- Religious affiliation
- Non-denominational
- Residency type
- Day & Boarding
- 5-day boarding
- Not available
- Setting
- Peri-urban
What we emphasize
- Numeracy foundations
- Music, dance & drama
- Talent development
About
This is who we are
Aknoni P.7 Sch. is a co-educational private primary school in Lira, Northern Region. Founded in 1978, it placed #4 in Lira District in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 17.7 from 17 candidates. It runs the full P1–P7 programme, with a focus on numeracy foundations and music, dance & drama.
A message
From the head teacher
At Aknoni P, every child is known, taught with care and prepared thoroughly for the next stage. We pair firm academic standards with the values that build a confident, disciplined learner.
Our alumni
Who we have shaped
Notable alumni
Full alumni networkDaniel Ochieng
Chartered accountant
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A solid Lira District PLE performer
What stands out
Aknoni P.7 Sch. earns its place on Lira District's 2025 PLE table at rank 4, with an average aggregate of 17.7 from 17 candidates.
Where it falters
The figures below the headline — location detail, fees, facilities and editorial ratings — are illustrative for now and should be confirmed with the school. What is solid is the academic signal: this is a primary that gets pupils to the PLE finish line well.
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
Tuition snapshot
DayUGX 470,000 – 560,000
BoardingUGX 970,000 – 1,190,000
7 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | UGX470,000 | UGX970,000 |
| P2 | UGX480,000 | UGX1,010,000 |
| P3 | UGX500,000 | UGX1,060,000 |
| P4 | UGX510,000 | UGX1,100,000 |
| P5 | UGX530,000 | UGX1,150,000 |
| P6 | UGX540,000 | UGX1,170,000 |
| P7 | UGX560,000 | UGX1,190,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
1190000How fees are paid
Payment methods
Installment plans available
What's included
What fees covers
- Tuition
- Meals (lunch)
- Boarding (where applicable)
- Examinations & assessments
Financial aid
Bursaries & discounts
Aknoni P Merit Bursary
Academic meritPartial tuition support for academically strong pupils from low-income families.
Application & registration
What you'll need
Admissions checklist
Application requirements
4 required · 1 preferred
- 01Birth certificate
- 02Immunisation card
- 03Previous school report (P2 onward)(preferred)
- 04Parent / guardian National ID
- 05Two passport photos
FeeUSh 40,000
Entry ages
2 classes
Who can join, and at what age
Children outside the band may be considered case-by-case at the head’s discretion.
- 01P16–7yrs
- 02P27–8yrs
Readiness checks or prior schooling may shift placement up or down a class.
Selectivity reading
Cycle 2025
Last year's intake by the numbers
How much demand last year's incoming class generated, and how narrow the door to a place really was.
Applications tabled
58
hopefuls
Places offered
15
admitted
Subscription
3.9×applications per place
Offer rate
26%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Aknoni P. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 120,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 190,000
- 03Development fundUSh 90,000
Admissions open
Diary
Upcoming events
Jun
20
Sat
Visiting dayVisiting Day, Term 1
10 AM – 4 PMMain CampusJul
15
Wed
PTAParents’ (PTA) meeting
2 PM – 5 PMSchool hallAug
10
Mon
ExaminationEnd of term examinations begin
All day
In the news
Latest from the school
Feature12 Apr 2026
Aknoni P celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school placed #4 in Lira District with an average aggregate of 17.7 and 0 pupils in Division I.
5 Feb 2026
New term, new library books
A donation of storybooks has boosted the reading corner for the lower-primary section.
Campus
Facilities
Curricular
- Dining hall
- Early-years play area
- Science corner
- Computer / ICT room
Co-curricular
- Swimming pool
- Football pitch
Transport
- School buses
School life
Extracurricular
Sports fields, art rooms and clubs that fill the time between lessons.
Sports & athletics
- Football
- Netball
- Athletics
- Volleyball
- Handball
Arts & expression
- Music, Dance & Drama (MDD)
- Choir
- Traditional dance
- Debate
- Art & craft
- Poetry & recitals
Clubs & societies
- Scouts & Girl Guides
- Wildlife & Environment Club
- Young Farmers' Club
- Red Cross / First Aid
- Reading Club
- Science Club
Gallery
A look around
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Where the school is, and how to reach it
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Happy with the progress
A caring school with committed staff. Class sizes are a little large in the lower section but results speak for themselves.
Sarah O., Parent17 May 202623 people found this useful
Good value for the area
Strong on the basics, reading, writing and arithmetic, and the PLE preparation is taken seriously from P6.
Hadijah S., Parent28 January 20269 people found this useful
Good value for the area
A caring school with committed staff. Class sizes are a little large in the lower section but results speak for themselves.
Ivan M., Parent11 March 202616 people found this useful
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