Accrington Peel Park Primary School

About Accrington Peel Park Primary School

If you're a parent considering Accrington Peel Park Primary School, the most recent parent survey offers a mixed picture. Of the 69 families who responded to the Ofsted Parent View questionnaire, only 43% said they would recommend the school, while 57% would not. The school is heavily oversubscribed, with 203 applications for 77 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.64. However, of those 203 applicants, only 72 put the school as their first preference, and 71 first-preference offers were made. On the positive side, 81% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child can take part in clubs and activities, and 86% felt there was a good range of subjects available. But concerns are evident: only 31% agreed that bullying is dealt with quickly and effectively, and just 31% felt concerns are dealt with properly.

Academically, the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024 judged its overall effectiveness as 'Not judged', but the quality of education was rated as 'Requires improvement'. Other areas fared better: early years provision, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management were all rated 'Good'. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is below the Lancashire local authority average of 60%. Only 3% reached the higher standard in all three subjects. The school ranks 19th out of 31 primary schools in Hyndburn on this measure, placing it in the bottom half locally and in the bottom 50% nationally. Individual subject scores were more mixed: 68% met the expected standard in maths, compared to 64% in reading and 67% in writing.

The school is a large primary with 606 pupils on roll, close to its capacity of 630. Facilities include a library, sports hall, playing fields, art studios, an ICT suite, and a forest school, with clubs such as Eco Club, Science Club and Book Club on offer. Sports provision is broad, covering gymnastics, football, tennis, cricket, swimming and athletics. The school has a wide range of SEND provisions, supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate and profound learning difficulties, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health needs, physical disabilities, and autistic spectrum disorder. However, the parent survey suggests significant dissatisfaction among SEND families: 70% of those who responded disagreed or strongly disagreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need. This is a school that may suit families who value a broad range of activities and facilities, but those with children who have additional needs or who prioritise strong academic outcomes may want to investigate further.

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