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Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School

Hyndburn, BB5 2AQPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
May 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 18 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School

If you're a parent considering Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School, the most immediate signal is that it is heavily oversubscribed. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 74 applications for just 18 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.11. That means more than four families applied for every available spot, and all 16 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting strong local demand. However, this enthusiasm sits alongside a significant concern: the school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2023, rated it Inadequate overall. The parent view data is not available in the school's profile, so we can't draw on that specific metric, but the oversubscription figures alone indicate that many local families still see it as a desirable option, despite the regulatory rating.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBarnfield Street, Accrington, Hyndburn, BB5 2AQ
HeadteacherJames Kewley
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils139
Free School Meals (FSM)29.5%
School Capacity139 / 161 (86% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Early Years Provision
Inadequate

Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryICT SuiteSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsForest SchoolGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

AthleticsRoundersCross CountryGymnasticsDanceSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubGardeningFilm ClubDramaChess

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:20

Source: benjamin.lancsngfl.ac.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School

Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.