Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
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Attainment 8 of 42.7 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 42.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 55%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.38
- Confidence interval:
- [0.15, 0.61]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 156 | 42.7 | — | 55.1% | 83.3% | 4.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 153 | 42.5 | +0.38 | 49.7% | 45.8% | 3.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 150 | 43.2 | -0.04 | 55.0% | 45.0% | 3.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 144 | 43.5 | -0.20 | 57.0% | 32.0% | 3.8 |
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School information
| URN | 119804 |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Xavier Bowers |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | BB5 0LU |
| Latest pupils | 156 |
| FSM eligible | 32.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Wordsworth Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0LU
http://www.mountcarmelhigh.lancs.sch.uk/1254233458| DfE number | 4797 |
| UKPRN | 10016492 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 25 Nov 2021 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 29 Sept 2021 |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2021 |