Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School
86%
Capacity
139
Pupils
4.1x
Demand
About Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Hyndburn community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 139 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 161 places).
Ofsted has rated Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher James Kewley, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 74 applications for 18 places, making it 4.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Forest School, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Film Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hyndburn, Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Barnfield Street, Accrington, Hyndburn, BB5 2AQ |
| Headteacher | James Kewley |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 139 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.5% |
| School Capacity | 139 / 161 (86% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
74
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (22% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Barnfield Street, Accrington
Hyndburn, BB5 2AQ
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