Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School, 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 · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school creates a warm, caring community where pupils thrive and feel genuinely cared for. Pupils achieve well academically and are prepared for ambitious next steps, with exceptional support for vulnerable learners. The school offers outstanding enrichment opportunities from sports and music to caring for the school therapy dog, helping pupils develop into well-rounded young people.
Key Strengths
- Attendance rates sustained well above national average across all pupil groups
- Strong behaviour and respectful culture with rare bullying incidents
- Pupils achieve above national average in many subjects at GCSE
- Comprehensive support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Ambitious personal development programme with wide range of enrichment activities
Areas for Improvement
- Some variation in how effectively teachers identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge
- Numeracy interventions less well developed than reading and writing support
- Some pupils lack deep or detailed knowledge of certain personal development topics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, jazz band, concert band, creative clubs, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, topical lunchtime lectures, school council, puppy prefects (therapy dog care), mock trials, additional qualifications for sixth form
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School is a high-performing school where pupils achieve well and conduct themselves respectfully. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils and create a warm, inclusive community built on Christian values.
At a Glance
15.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
49
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
1,280 pupils
1,280 capacity
0 places over capacity
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
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.23682%
Overall absence
11.9802%
Persistent absence
1,010
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
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School
Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
Accrington Peel Park Primary School
Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School
Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
Accrington Peel Park Primary School
Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School
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