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The Alternative School

Independent

The Alternative School

30 St. James Street, Accrington, BB5 1NT

Other independent school
Pupils
152
Ages
6-18
Attainment 8
2.4

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Since September 2023, ISI no longer awards an overall grade like Good or Outstanding. Read the school's latest report for compliance, significant strengths, and areas for improvement.

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Inspection
ISI inspected

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
2.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

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
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.15
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

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

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

Based on 3 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Alternative School

The Alternative School is a secondary school in Accrington, Lancashire. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.4. The school has around 152 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Frequently asked questions about The Alternative School

What are The Alternative School's latest exam results?
The Alternative School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Alternative School located?
The Alternative School is a secondary school in Accrington, Lancashire (BB5 1NT).
How many pupils attend The Alternative School?
The Alternative School has around 152 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Alternative School with other schools?
View The Alternative School'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.