The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.7
6.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
17.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.30
Band 4Source: 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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
12%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 202 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 86 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,293
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- ACCRINGTON ST CHRISTOPHER'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Headteacher Richard Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Queen's Road West, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4AY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAccrington Academy
Secondary · 302m away
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Primary · 556m away
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 657m away
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
Primary · 687m away
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
Primary · 1.1km away
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Alternative School
Independent · 1.3km away
Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School a selective school?
No. Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School's Ofsted rating?
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School?
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School currently has 1,293 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School take?
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School?
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School is in Accrington, BB5 4AY, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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