The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 23% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
23%
-39.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 365
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 37.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Laura Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Exchange Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFairfield Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
Secondary · Very close
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle
Primary · 715m away
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
Primary · 845m away
Rhyddings
Secondary · 849m away
The Alternative School
Independent · 881m away
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
Primary · 905m away
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 915m away
Questions parents ask
What is Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School?
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School currently has 365 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School take?
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School?
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School is in Accrington, BB5 0JD, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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