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Accrington Peel Park Primary School

Hyndburn, BB5 6QRPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
72 1st-choice / 77 places
Ranking
#10,757
of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressAlice Street, Accrington, Hyndburn, BB5 6QR
HeadteacherDavid Waites
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils606
Free School Meals (FSM)31.4%
School Capacity606 / 630 (96% full)

The full report on this school

What 69 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Dec 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallForest SchoolICT Suite

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsRoundersAthleticsFootballTennisCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubScience ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyProfound Learning

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Accrington Peel Park Primary School

Accrington Peel Park Primary School 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.