What did Ofsted judge Accrington Academy's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Accrington Academy's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in March 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Accrington Academy?

Accrington Academy has 953 pupils on roll.

What ages does Accrington Academy take?

Accrington Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Accrington Academy located?

Accrington Academy is located in Accrington, BB5 4FF, Lancashire.

How do I apply to Accrington Academy?

Accrington Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Accrington Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Accrington Academy has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at Accrington Academy?

When Accrington Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after children — Children who are "looked after" by a Local Authority or a child who was previously looked after but immediately following being looked after subject to an adoption or residency order but ceased to be so because they were adopted, including children who are legally adopted from overseas (or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order); 2. Medical, social or special needs — Children who have specific medical needs, social needs and special needs where the application is supported by written specific medical evidence as to why admission to the Academy is necessary; 3. Sibling connection — Children who have an older brother or sister at Accrington Academy at point of admission into the Academy - the priority only applies to students who are in main school, in Years 7-11 at point of admission. This does not apply if the older sibling is in the Sixth form in the September of the start date, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 200 places at this entry point. Tie-break: The distance criterion will be used as the tie breaker if there is oversubscription within any of the admission criteria; it is a straight line (radial) measure. If applicants for the final place(s) cannot be split using all tie break criteria, the remaining place(s) will be allocated using a random allocation process, electronically administered through the Multi Academy Chain (United Learning) IT system and ratified by the governing body.

What is the largest ethnic background at Accrington Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 57.6% of pupils at Accrington Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Accrington Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after/previously looked after children — Children who are "looked after" by a Local Authority or a child who was previously looked after but immediately following being looked after subject to an adoption or residency order but ceased to be so because they were adopted, including children who are legally adopted from overseas (or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order).
2Medical, social or special needs — Children who have specific medical needs, social needs and special needs where the application is supported by written specific medical evidence as to why admission to the Academy is necessary.
3Sibling connection — Children who have an older brother or sister at Accrington Academy at point of admission into the Academy - the priority only applies to students who are in main school, in Years 7-11 at point of admission. This does not apply if the older sibling is in the Sixth form in the September of the start date.
4Linked feeder primary schools — Children who have received an education within Peel Park Primary School and Mount Pleasant Primary school which are both within the linked learning family federation of schools for Accrington Academy.
5Staff children — Children with a parent employed by Accrington Academy on a permanent, teaching or support staff contract, either on a full or part-time basis for at least two year prior to 1st September in the year of application.
6Distance — Distance from the applicant's home address to the Academy. The distance measurement will be calculated using a Geographical Information System in a straight line from the centre of the Academy to the centre of the applicant's home. The applicants will be ranked nearest to furthest.

If two applications tie: The distance criterion will be used as the tie breaker if there is oversubscription within any of the admission criteria; it is a straight line (radial) measure. If applicants for the final place(s) cannot be split using all tie break criteria, the remaining place(s) will be allocated using a random allocation process, electronically administered through the Multi Academy Chain (United Learning) IT system and ratified by the governing body.

Agreed admission number is 200; the Academy may set a higher published admission number for a specific year. Priority within categories 1-3 given to children for whom placement is recommended for medical reasons by GP or supported by evidence from Social Worker/Educational Psychologist/Education Welfare Officer. Twins/triplets/multiple births: if final place offered to one, place also offered above PAN to the other(s).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Accrington Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Accrington Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Accrington Academy's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in March 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Accrington Academy?: Accrington Academy has 953 pupils on roll.
What ages does Accrington Academy take?: Accrington Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Accrington Academy located?: Accrington Academy is located in Accrington, BB5 4FF, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Accrington Academy?: Accrington Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Accrington Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Accrington Academy has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Accrington Academy?: When Accrington Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after children — Children who are "looked after" by a Local Authority or a child who was previously looked after but immediately following being looked after subject to an adoption or residency order but ceased to be so because they were adopted, including children who are legally adopted from overseas (or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order); 2. Medical, social or special needs — Children who have specific medical needs, social needs and special needs where the application is supported by written specific medical evidence as to why admission to the Academy is necessary; 3. Sibling connection — Children who have an older brother or sister at Accrington Academy at point of admission into the Academy - the priority only applies to students who are in main school, in Years 7-11 at point of admission. This does not apply if the older sibling is in the Sixth form in the September of the start date, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 200 places at this entry point. Tie-break: The distance criterion will be used as the tie breaker if there is oversubscription within any of the admission criteria; it is a straight line (radial) measure. If applicants for the final place(s) cannot be split using all tie break criteria, the remaining place(s) will be allocated using a random allocation process, electronically administered through the Multi Academy Chain (United Learning) IT system and ratified by the governing body.
What is the largest ethnic background at Accrington Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 57.6% of pupils at Accrington Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Accrington Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after/previously looked after children — Children who are "looked after" by a Local Authority or a child who was previously looked after but immediately following being looked after subject to an adoption or residency order but ceased to be so because they were adopted, including children who are legally adopted from overseas (or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order).
2Medical, social or special needs — Children who have specific medical needs, social needs and special needs where the application is supported by written specific medical evidence as to why admission to the Academy is necessary.
3Sibling connection — Children who have an older brother or sister at Accrington Academy at point of admission into the Academy - the priority only applies to students who are in main school, in Years 7-11 at point of admission. This does not apply if the older sibling is in the Sixth form in the September of the start date.
4Linked feeder primary schools — Children who have received an education within Peel Park Primary School and Mount Pleasant Primary school which are both within the linked learning family federation of schools for Accrington Academy.
5Staff children — Children with a parent employed by Accrington Academy on a permanent, teaching or support staff contract, either on a full or part-time basis for at least two year prior to 1st September in the year of application.
6Distance — Distance from the applicant's home address to the Academy. The distance measurement will be calculated using a Geographical Information System in a straight line from the centre of the Academy to the centre of the applicant's home. The applicants will be ranked nearest to furthest.

Accrington Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Accrington Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Accrington Academy's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in March 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Accrington Academy?: Accrington Academy has 953 pupils on roll.
What ages does Accrington Academy take?: Accrington Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Accrington Academy located?: Accrington Academy is located in Accrington, BB5 4FF, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Accrington Academy?: Accrington Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Accrington Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Accrington Academy has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Accrington Academy?: When Accrington Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after children — Children who are "looked after" by a Local Authority or a child who was previously looked after but immediately following being looked after subject to an adoption or residency order but ceased to be so because they were adopted, including children who are legally adopted from overseas (or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order); 2. Medical, social or special needs — Children who have specific medical needs, social needs and special needs where the application is supported by written specific medical evidence as to why admission to the Academy is necessary; 3. Sibling connection — Children who have an older brother or sister at Accrington Academy at point of admission into the Academy - the priority only applies to students who are in main school, in Years 7-11 at point of admission. This does not apply if the older sibling is in the Sixth form in the September of the start date, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 200 places at this entry point. Tie-break: The distance criterion will be used as the tie breaker if there is oversubscription within any of the admission criteria; it is a straight line (radial) measure. If applicants for the final place(s) cannot be split using all tie break criteria, the remaining place(s) will be allocated using a random allocation process, electronically administered through the Multi Academy Chain (United Learning) IT system and ratified by the governing body.
What is the largest ethnic background at Accrington Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 57.6% of pupils at Accrington Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Feeder schools & nurseries

Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

Accrington Peel Park Primary School

Primary

Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School

Primary

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