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Accrington Academy

Hyndburn, BB5 4FFSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
2 Good · 3 Requires improvement
Mar 2025
Progress 8
-0.62
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
178 1st-choice / 184 places
Ranking
#2,752
of 3,141 nationally

About Accrington Academy

Just over 74% of parents who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey would recommend Accrington Academy, based on 39 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025. That figure sits alongside a notably high oversubscription ratio of 2.82 for Year 7 entry in 2025/26, with 518 applications for 184 places and 178 first-preference offers. The school is clearly popular locally, but the parent feedback is mixed in places. On the positive side, 90% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their child feels safe, and 95% felt their child could take part in clubs and activities. However, only 67% agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, and just 57% felt the school makes them aware of what their child will learn. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, rated it Requires Improvement overall, though behaviour and attitudes, and personal development, were both judged Good.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChristian
AddressQueens Road West, Accrington, Hyndburn, BB5 4FF
HeadteacherJamie Peel
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils993
Free School Meals (FSM)40.5%
School Capacity993 / 1,150 (86% full)
Sixth FormYes

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What 39 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
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    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Mar 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Sixth Form Provision
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
ICT SuiteTennis CourtsArt StudiosSwimming PoolPlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreDining HallAstro TurfMusic RoomsSports HallScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

RoundersFootballDanceCricketNetballRowingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DebateArt ClubFilm ClubEco ClubCodingDramaYoung EnterpriseChoirModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Accrington Academy

Accrington Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.