What did Ofsted judge Accrington Huncoat Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Accrington Huncoat Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in December 2024 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Accrington Huncoat Primary School?

Accrington Huncoat Primary School has 211 pupils on roll.

What ages does Accrington Huncoat Primary School take?

Accrington Huncoat Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Accrington Huncoat Primary School located?

Accrington Huncoat Primary School is located in Accrington, BB5 6LR, Lancashire.

How do I apply to Accrington Huncoat Primary School?

Accrington Huncoat Primary School 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 primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Accrington Huncoat Primary School?

When Accrington Huncoat Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — looked after children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, then,; 2. Exceptional medical, social or welfare reasons — children for whom the Trust accepts that there are exceptional medical social or welfare reasons which are directly relevant to Huncoat Primary School, then,; 3. Siblings — children with older brothers and sisters attending the school when the younger child will start, then,, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 30 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 the Trust is unable to distinguish between applicants using the published criteria (e.g., siblings, those living the same distance from home to school, or families residing in the same block of flats) places will be offered via a random draw.

What is the largest ethnic background at Accrington Huncoat Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81% of pupils at Accrington Huncoat Primary School 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 Huncoat Primary School

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

1Looked after and previously looked after children — looked after children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, then,
2Exceptional medical, social or welfare reasons — children for whom the Trust accepts that there are exceptional medical social or welfare reasons which are directly relevant to Huncoat Primary School, then,
3Siblings — children with older brothers and sisters attending the school when the younger child will start, then,
4Nursery attendance — children attending the Huncoat Primary School nursery provision, then,
5Staff children — children of staff working at Huncoat Primary School, then,
6Distance — remaining places are allocated according to where a child lives. Those living nearest to the preferred school by a straight line (radial) measure will have priority.

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 the Trust is unable to distinguish between applicants using the published criteria (e.g., siblings, those living the same distance from home to school, or families residing in the same block of flats) places will be offered via a random draw.

PAN stated as 'determined admission number is 30'.

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 Huncoat Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Accrington Huncoat Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Accrington Huncoat Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in December 2024 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Accrington Huncoat Primary School?: Accrington Huncoat Primary School has 211 pupils on roll.
What ages does Accrington Huncoat Primary School take?: Accrington Huncoat Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Accrington Huncoat Primary School located?: Accrington Huncoat Primary School is located in Accrington, BB5 6LR, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Accrington Huncoat Primary School?: Accrington Huncoat Primary School 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 primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Accrington Huncoat Primary School?: When Accrington Huncoat Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — looked after children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, then,; 2. Exceptional medical, social or welfare reasons — children for whom the Trust accepts that there are exceptional medical social or welfare reasons which are directly relevant to Huncoat Primary School, then,; 3. Siblings — children with older brothers and sisters attending the school when the younger child will start, then,, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 30 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 the Trust is unable to distinguish between applicants using the published criteria (e.g., siblings, those living the same distance from home to school, or families residing in the same block of flats) places will be offered via a random draw.
What is the largest ethnic background at Accrington Huncoat Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81% of pupils at Accrington Huncoat Primary School 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 Huncoat Primary School

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

1Looked after and previously looked after children — looked after children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, then,
2Exceptional medical, social or welfare reasons — children for whom the Trust accepts that there are exceptional medical social or welfare reasons which are directly relevant to Huncoat Primary School, then,
3Siblings — children with older brothers and sisters attending the school when the younger child will start, then,
4Nursery attendance — children attending the Huncoat Primary School nursery provision, then,
5Staff children — children of staff working at Huncoat Primary School, then,
6Distance — remaining places are allocated according to where a child lives. Those living nearest to the preferred school by a straight line (radial) measure will have priority.

PAN stated as 'determined admission number is 30'.

Accrington Huncoat Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Accrington Huncoat Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Accrington Huncoat Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in December 2024 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Accrington Huncoat Primary School?: Accrington Huncoat Primary School has 211 pupils on roll.
What ages does Accrington Huncoat Primary School take?: Accrington Huncoat Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Accrington Huncoat Primary School located?: Accrington Huncoat Primary School is located in Accrington, BB5 6LR, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Accrington Huncoat Primary School?: Accrington Huncoat Primary School 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 primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Accrington Huncoat Primary School?: When Accrington Huncoat Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — looked after children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, then,; 2. Exceptional medical, social or welfare reasons — children for whom the Trust accepts that there are exceptional medical social or welfare reasons which are directly relevant to Huncoat Primary School, then,; 3. Siblings — children with older brothers and sisters attending the school when the younger child will start, then,, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 30 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 the Trust is unable to distinguish between applicants using the published criteria (e.g., siblings, those living the same distance from home to school, or families residing in the same block of flats) places will be offered via a random draw.
What is the largest ethnic background at Accrington Huncoat Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81% of pupils at Accrington Huncoat Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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