Accrington Academy
Academy sponsor led
Accrington, BB5 4FF
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 21% in England
4 of 6 in Hyndburn
Pupils
953
First preferences per place
0.83
2026/27
Absence
10.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.6 | 39.7 | 39.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30% | 34% | 39% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 33% | 26% | 37% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.40 | -0.62 | — |
56% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School · 0.2 mi · Report card · Top 33% in England
- Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn · 1.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 33% in England
- Rhyddings · 1.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 6% in England
- The Hollins · 1.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 30% in England
- The Hyndburn Academy · 2.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 8% in England
- Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy · 3.6 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 9% in England
Best secondary schools in Accrington · Best secondary schools in Lancashire
The neighbourhood
Accrington Academy is in Accrington North East (typical home £131,500, crime very high).
What is Accrington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Accrington Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Accrington Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Accrington Academy is in the bottom 21% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.