Green Haworth Church of England Primary School, Accrington
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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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
The school has worked hard to improve attendance and has established effective systems that have reduced persistent absence, particularly among disadvantaged pupils. Staff build warm, caring relationships with children and parents appreciate the welcoming, open-door approach. The school is also beginning to strengthen its early years curriculum with a focus on reading and core knowledge.
Key Strengths
- Attendance is now close to national average, with disadvantaged pupils showing particularly strong attendance
- Safeguarding standards are met with an open culture where concerns are actively managed
- Leaders have strengthened the early years curriculum with greater emphasis on reading and core knowledge
- Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly and effectively during social times
- Parents appreciate the open-door culture and trusting relationships with staff
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil achievement in reading, writing and mathematics remains stubbornly below national average with little improvement over time
- Curriculum is not well designed, particularly in mixed-age classes, and teaching does not match pupils' prior knowledge
- Staff expectations are too low and teaching quality is inconsistent, allowing errors to persist and become embedded
- Phonics teaching is inconsistent with variable staff expertise, leaving some pupils without high-quality instruction
- Gaps in pupils' knowledge are not identified or addressed, particularly in basic skills
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Cross-country, cricket competitions, orienteering, school council, house captains, ethos group (foodbank support)
Green Haworth Church of England Primary School requires special measures as it is failing to provide an acceptable standard of education. Leaders and governors have not demonstrated the capacity to secure necessary improvements.
At a Glance
40.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 36% to 42%. Maths has improved from 18% to 25%. Writing has remained stable at around 67%.
Class Sizes
20.0
Avg class size
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
65 pupils
84 capacity
19 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Accrington
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Accrington
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
15,664
Applications
12,136
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.92513%
Overall absence
15.38462%
Persistent absence
52
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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