Accrington Academy, Accrington
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2015 inspection — unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
42.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
39 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
25.0
Avg class size
36
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
953 pupils
1,150 capacity
197 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Accrington
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Accrington
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
14,786
Applications
13,820
Got 1st preference
86.3%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.40679%
Overall absence
30.06012%
Persistent absence
998
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School
Accrington Peel Park Primary School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School
Accrington Academy
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School
Accrington Peel Park Primary School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School
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