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Accrington Academy
Queens Road West, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4FF, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.8 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
993
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.4, this school performs in the top 82% nationally, indicating solid academic achievement. However, it is currently rated as Requires Improvement by Ofsted, which may be a consideration for parents. Parent satisfaction is relatively high at 74%, suggesting a supportive community, though only 64% of students progress to university, with a mere 2% attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.4 | Bottom 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 57% | Bottom 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 39% | Bottom 37% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 52% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 29% | Top 36% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 47 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (39 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child feels safe
90%
School has high expectations
80%
My child is happy
77%
My child makes good progress
77%
I'd recommend this school
74%
Progress is communicated
69%
Behaviour is good
67%
School supports development
62%
School keeps me informed
56%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.1%
Asian Pakistani31.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
White Other2.1%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black African0.7%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Location
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53.76155, -2.37281 · BB5 4FF
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN135649
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.accrington-academy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Accrington Academy rated by Ofsted?
Accrington Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is Accrington Academy a good school?
Accrington Academy scores 9.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 Academy?
Based on 39 Ofsted Parent View responses, Accrington Academy receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Accrington Academy in GCSEs?
Accrington Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.4. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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