Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
90%
Capacity
190
Pupils
4.5x
Demand
About Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's 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 190 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Victoria Bird, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 37% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12846th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 31 in Hyndburn.
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 15 places, making it 4.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 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 Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Library, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cross Country, Cricket, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Book Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hyndburn, Accrington St Mary Magdalen's 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 | Devonshire Street, Accrington, Hyndburn, BB5 1DW |
| Headteacher | Helen Victoria Bird |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 190 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.8% |
| School Capacity | 190 / 210 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 31 Mar 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (37%)
12846th of 13,686
Nationally
1917th of 2,065
In North West
27th of 31
In Hyndburn
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
37%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
37%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
67
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (19% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Devonshire Street, Accrington
Hyndburn, BB5 1DW
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