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Accrington Academy

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Accrington Academy

Queens Road West, Accrington, BB5 4FF

Academy sponsor led
Christian
Pupils
993
Ages
11-19
FSM
40.5%
Attainment 8
39.3
Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.1%
Basics 9-5
38.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
52.2%
EBacc APS
3.66
EBacc 9-5
16.7%
EBacc 9-4
28.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
0.0%
A*-B Grades
10.0%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 37 students entered

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About Accrington Academy

Accrington Academy is a secondary school in Accrington, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.3. The school has around 993 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Queens Road West, Accrington, BB5 4FF | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Accrington Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. Mar 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Accrington Academy

What is Accrington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Accrington Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Accrington Academy's latest exam results?
Accrington Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Accrington Academy located?
Accrington Academy is a secondary school in Accrington, Lancashire (BB5 4FF).
How many pupils attend Accrington Academy?
Accrington Academy has around 993 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Accrington Academy with other schools?
View Accrington Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lancashire.