The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 606
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 31.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- The Futures Learning Trust
- Head
- Mr David Waites (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Alice Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6QR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAccrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School
Primary · 412m away
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School
Primary · 575m away
St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 918m away
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 938m away
The Alternative School
Independent · 1.0km away
Lee Royd Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Accrington Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Accrington Woodnook Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Accrington Peel Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Accrington Peel Park Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Accrington Peel Park Primary School?
Accrington Peel Park Primary School currently has 606 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Accrington Peel Park Primary School take?
Accrington Peel Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Accrington Peel Park Primary School?
Accrington Peel Park Primary School is in Accrington, BB5 6QR, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Accrington Peel Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Accrington Peel Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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