The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- 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
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 190
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 46.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Helen Victoria Bird (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Devonshire Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1DW
Town setting
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Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School
Secondary · 657m away
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
Primary · 704m away
The Alternative School
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Accrington Peel Park Primary School
Primary · 938m away
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School?
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School currently has 190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School take?
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School?
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School is in Accrington, BB5 1DW, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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