St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School, Accrington

In its own words: "At St John’s Stonefold, we are a close-knit church family rooted in God’s love, nurturing every child to grow confidently and soar with ambition. Guided by our Christian values and a bespoke, innovative curriculum, we empower our children to embrace their individuality, develop life skills, and thrive as kind, confident, and driven members of our vibrant rural community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to St John’s Stonefold CE Primary School. On behalf of our whole school community, may I extend a warm welcome and thank you for taking the time to find out more about our wonderful school. At St John’s Stonefold, the children are truly at the heart of everything we do."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, guitar and eco club.

The school runs after-school care, from £5 per session.

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 75% in reading and 55% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 26 families put St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School as their first choice and 58 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School are Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School (1 mile, Good, 76% reading, 79% maths); Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 59% reading, 67% maths); Haslingden Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 73% reading, 75% maths); and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden (1.6 miles, Outstanding, 95% reading, 90% maths).

St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

7.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (92%) and Asian (7%).

In 2026, 13 pupils (9.8%) received SEN support and 8 (6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Rawtenstall (East Lancashire Railway), about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Johns School (by), 30 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 18 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).

In 2024/25, St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 3.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.