The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 2.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
2.4
41.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
100% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 6–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 152
- Capacity
- 58%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Ms Kirsty Swierkowski
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
30 St. James Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAccrington Woodnook Primary School
Primary · 639m away
Lee Royd Nursery School
Nursery · 673m away
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 706m away
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School
Primary · 745m away
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School
Primary · 811m away
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
Primary · 855m away
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 881m away
Accrington Peel Park Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Alternative School's Ofsted rating?
The Alternative School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2014. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Alternative School?
The Alternative School currently has 152 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Alternative School take?
The Alternative School caters for pupils aged 6 to 18.
Where is The Alternative School?
The Alternative School is in Accrington, BB5 1NT, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Alternative School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Alternative School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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