The short version
Below-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 50% 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
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 218
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 50%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Catherine MacMahon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Inspection
May 2005 | Inspection
Location
Hudson Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2HS
Town setting
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Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
Secondary · 1.0km away
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
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The Hollins
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Accrington Woodnook Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Accrington Woodnook Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Accrington Woodnook Primary School?
Accrington Woodnook Primary School currently has 218 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Accrington Woodnook Primary School take?
Accrington Woodnook Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Accrington Woodnook Primary School?
Accrington Woodnook Primary School is in Accrington, BB5 2HS, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Accrington Woodnook Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Accrington Woodnook Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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