The short version
Average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.4
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
52%
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 183 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 84 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 993
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 40.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Melanie Haselden (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Queens Road West, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4FF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAccrington St Christopher's Church of England High School
Secondary · 302m away
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 475m away
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
Primary · 818m away
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Primary · 853m away
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School
Primary · 866m away
The Alternative School
Independent · 1.2km away
Accrington Peel Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Accrington Academy a selective school?
No. Accrington Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Accrington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Accrington Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Accrington Academy?
Accrington Academy currently has 993 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Accrington Academy take?
Accrington Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Accrington Academy?
Accrington Academy is in Accrington, BB5 4FF, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Accrington Academy have a sixth form?
No, Accrington Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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