Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School
97%
Capacity
204
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Hyndburn community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 204 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Proctor, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12417th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 31 in Hyndburn.
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 30 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School include Forest School, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Library, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Swimming, Cross Country, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Chess, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hyndburn, Accrington St John with St Augustine 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Maudsley Street, Accrington, Hyndburn, BB5 6AD |
| Headteacher | Mark Proctor |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 204 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.7% |
| School Capacity | 204 / 210 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (40%)
12417th of 13,686
Nationally
1841st of 2,065
In North West
25th of 31
In Hyndburn
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
40%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
41%
'23/24
40%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
89
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Maudsley Street, Accrington
Hyndburn, BB5 6AD
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