Accrington Academy
Decision summary
This summary combines published school data and is designed to help you decide what to check next. It does not guarantee a school place or replace official admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 39.4 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 39.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 47%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.62
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.83, -0.42]
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
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 Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Check entrance test registration dates
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
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 | 186 | 39.4 | — | 46.8% | 52.2% | 3.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 188 | 39.7 | -0.62 | 52.1% | 51.1% | 3.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 183 | 40.6 | -0.40 | 52.0% | 56.0% | 3.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 195 | 43.2 | -0.44 | 54.0% | 45.0% | 3.8 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Lancashire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 135649 |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Principal Melanie Haselden |
| Trust | UNITED LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | BB5 4FF |
| Latest pupils | 186 |
| FSM eligible | 40.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Queens Road West, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4FF
http://www.accrington-academy.org/View local authority page1254304300| DfE number | 6905 |
| UKPRN | 10024152 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2008 |
| GIAS updated | 18 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 28 Apr 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |