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The Alternative School
30 St. James Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NT, Lancashire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
152
Capacity
260
Ages
6–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
58%
Summary
With limited published data, the school shows significant challenges in academic performance, reflected in a low GCSE Attainment 8 score of 2.4 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents should consider these factors carefully, as they indicate difficulties in meeting national educational standards.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 2.4 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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53.75166, -2.36706 · BB5 1NT
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN136237
School typeOther independent school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Alternative School rated by Ofsted?
The Alternative School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is The Alternative School a good school?
The Alternative School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Alternative School in GCSEs?
The Alternative School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.4. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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