Classpot

The Alternative School

Hyndburn, BB5 1NTAll-throughAges 6–18MixedPrivate

About The Alternative School

The Alternative School is an independent day school in Hyndburn, North West, for pupils aged 6 to 18 for boys and girls. GIAS records 172 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 260.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

GIAS school facts

Official identity and contact facts; operational fees and services appear only when separately reviewed.

Age range
6–18
Education stages
Primary, Secondary, Sixth form
Gender
Mixed
Pupils on roll
172
Published capacity
260
Inspectorate
ISI inspection regime
Day-school evidence
No boarders; Does not have boarders
Area classification
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Address
30 St. James Street, Accrington, Hyndburn, BB5 1NT
Telephone
01282851800
School website
Visit official website

Source: GIAS establishment record · published 20/08/2026

Pupils and staffing

Official figures for 2025/26.

Pupils
172
Girls / boys
40 / 132
Teachers (headcount)
33
Teachers (FTE)
33
Pupils per teacher FTE — not class size
5.2
Area classification
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Source: official publication (04/06/2026) · official publication (04/06/2026)

Was this page helpful?