Best secondary schools in Accrington (2026)
Accrington has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn, in the top 68% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 40.9, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Accrington has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Bottom 33% in England |
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Accrington · Roman Catholic |
42.8 | 42.7 | 38% | Report card | |
2 Bottom 30% in England |
The Hollins Accrington |
41.9 | 40.7 | 34% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 21% in England |
Accrington Academy Accrington · Christian |
39.9 | 39.4 | 39% | Not judged |
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- Orrell
- Penwortham
- Preston
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What is the best secondary school in Accrington?
On exam results over the last three years, Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn is the top-ranked secondary school in Accrington, in the top 68% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.