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Accrington Peel Park Primary School
Alice Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6QR, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.1 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
606
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a KS2 expected attainment rate in reading, writing, and maths at 57%, this primary school performs better than 70% of schools nationally, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted and has a lower parent satisfaction rate, with only 44% of parents recommending it. Families considering this option should weigh these factors carefully against their priorities for education.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (69 responses)
★★★★★2.6
Good range of subjects
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
School keeps me informed
68%
My child makes good progress
62%
My child is happy
61%
My child feels safe
57%
School has high expectations
57%
Progress is communicated
52%
I'd recommend this school
44%
School supports development
42%
School responds to concerns
32%
Behaviour is good
32%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.7%
Asian Pakistani17.0%
Asian Other5.8%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
White Other1.3%
Black African1.3%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Location
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53.75744, -2.35486 · BB5 6QR
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119184
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.peelpark.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Accrington Peel Park Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Accrington Peel Park Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Accrington Peel Park Primary School a good school?
Accrington Peel Park Primary School scores 6.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Accrington Peel Park Primary School?
Based on 69 Ofsted Parent View responses, Accrington Peel Park Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 53% across all parent survey questions.
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