The Alternative School
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Independent School Entry
Financial assistance
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We specialise in providing an alternative approach to education that is pupil-centred.We have been recognised throughout the years for our work and have been proud finalists of the Not for Profit business category in the Lancashire Business Awards
Verified exam details
Entry requirements
We are a DfE registered (DfE Registration number 888/6113) and approved independent school with current Good with Outstanding Leadership and Management Ofsted report and ISI full compliance report 2021
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 43 | 2.4 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 29 | 1.6 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 34 | 1.3 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 35 | 1.4 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1 |
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School information
| URN | 136237 |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 6-18 |
| Headteacher | Kirsty Swierkowski |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | BB5 1NT |
| Latest pupils | 43 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
30 St. James Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NT
www.thealternativeschool.co.uk1282851800| DfE number | 6113 |
| UKPRN | 10071809 |
| Opened | 20 Sept 2010 |
| GIAS updated | 29 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |