Accrington Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Lancashire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Accrington Academy.

Accrington, BB54FF Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
40.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.62
English & Maths grade 4+ %
52.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 56.9%
Continue in education or training
48.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 55.0%
Sustained employment
34.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
4 May 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Queens Road West
Accrington, BB54FF
Phone
1254304300
Website
accrington-academy.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135649
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Queens Road West, Accrington, BB5 4FF
Website
http://www.accrington-academy.org/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1,150 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,051
Free School Meals
36.5% (384 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
32.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
55.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
14.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
20.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
55%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
49 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
58 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
117
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,051 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Law (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(9 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Build Character, Create Learners and Transform Lives"

Truth Effort Ambition Manners Respect

United Learning ethos is rooted in Christian values but the schools are fully inclusive and welcome and respect students and staff of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Executive Principal; Accrington Academy's mission is to Build Character, Create Learners and Transform Lives and the TEAM AA values guide behavior.

Facilities

On-site gym On-site swimming pool

Curriculum Highlights

Art Business Studies Computer Science Creative Design and Technology Dance Drama English Geography Hospitality and Catering History Mathematics Media Modern Foreign Languages Music PSHE RE and Ethics Science Sport and Physical Education Health and Social Care The Reading Programme Homework Hub Microsoft Teams

SEND Provision

Accrington Academy is an inclusive school with SEND provision, offering individual, small group and classroom support for learners with additional needs; SENDCo is Miss Sarah Lawson.

Admissions Criteria

Places are open to students of all abilities and all faiths. Admissions criteria are described in the Admissions Policy. Year 7 (2025-26) applications are via the Lancashire County Council online form; there is an in-year process, a waiting list, and oversubscription criteria in the policy.

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