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Accrington Woodnook Primary School
Hudson Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2HS, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.3 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
218
Capacity
285
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a 100% parent satisfaction rate, this primary school demonstrates strong community support, although it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. The school performs above the national average in expected outcomes for reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, but there are no students achieving at a higher standard. Limited published data suggests potential areas for growth, particularly in overall academic performance.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2025Quality 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (10 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School has high expectations
90%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani58.3%
White British17.0%
Asian Bangladeshi5.0%
Asian Other4.6%
Black African4.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
White Other2.8%
Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Indian0.9%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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53.74657, -2.36252 · BB5 2HS
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119341
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.woodnookschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Accrington Woodnook Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Accrington Woodnook Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is Accrington Woodnook Primary School a good school?
Accrington Woodnook Primary School scores 12.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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 Woodnook Primary School?
Based on 10 Ofsted Parent View responses, Accrington Woodnook Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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