Accrington Academy
Accrington Academy is a secondary located in Lancashire, BB5 4FF. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Not Rated. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 19. It currently has approximately 1,051 pupils on roll.
Accrington Academy is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy sponsor led. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 19
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Lancashire
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1150
Number of Pupils: 1051
Number of Boys: 489
Number of Girls: 562
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 35.3
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-20
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Not Rated
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Requires Improvement
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Requires Improvement
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2025-04-28
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Peel
Phone: 01254304300
Website: http://www.accrington-academy.org/
Location: Queens Road West
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Accrington Academy
What is the Ofsted rating of Accrington Academy?
Accrington Academy has been rated Not Rated by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Accrington Academy admit?
Accrington Academy admits pupils from age 11 to 19.
Is Accrington Academy a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Accrington Academy is a mixed school.
What type of school is Accrington Academy?
Accrington Academy is a academy sponsor led offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Accrington Academy?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Accrington Academy on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Accrington Academy?
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