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Accrington Academy
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- Hyndburn BB5 4FF
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well during lessons and at social times.
Academic Progress: In key stages 3 and 4, curriculums are not always delivered well enough.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers of students in the sixth form have expert knowledge of their subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Some teachers do not use assessment systems effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: There is unevenness across subjects in how well teachers can deliver curriculums.
Opportunities for Involvement: Many pupils take part in The Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award.
Communication: Staff listen to pupils if they have a problem.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils said that their school is a safe place where they can be themselves.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff will challenge any discriminatory language and deal with bullying quickly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have ensured that the curriculum reflects their high aspirations for all pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Most pupils and students are confident that staff will deal with bullying quickly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school has a culture of safeguarding.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils appreciate the opportunities to take part in a range of clubs and extra-curricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students in the sixth form are mature and respectful role models.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Leaders ensure that students can progress well through curriculums.
Career Counselling Services: Inspectors discussed the impact of the pandemic with leaders.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Not all teachers have had sufficient training to support pupils with SEND.
Subjects Offered: All pupils have the opportunity to study geography, history, and modern foreign languages in key stage 4.
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Accrington Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Christian school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 1051 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The goal of Accrington Academy is to help each and every student realise their full potential.
I want all staff members at Accrington Academy to treat our pupils as if they were our own children because, as the headteacher, I firmly believe that "Children's learning is not a rehearsal." As a result, I set high expectations for them.
Our goal is to provide children with a top-notch education, exceptional exam results, and fantastic extracurricular programmes that help school come alive for them.
Ofsted praised the "warmth and liveliness" at Accrington Academy and said that we are producing pupils that are "aspirational, confident, and outward oriented."
This, together with our emphasis on academic success, has helped to establish us as a preferred school in our neighbourhood.
We have access to top-notch educational resources and the know-how to offer great opportunities for students and staff since we are a member of the United Learning family of schools and academies.
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I want all staff members at Accrington Academy to treat our pupils as if they were our own children because, as the headteacher, I firmly believe that "Children's learning is not a rehearsal." As a result, I set high expectations for them.
Our goal is to provide children with a top-notch education, exceptional exam results, and fantastic extracurricular programmes that help school come alive for them.
Ofsted praised the "warmth and liveliness" at Accrington Academy and said that we are producing pupils that are "aspirational, confident, and outward oriented."
This, together with our emphasis on academic success, has helped to establish us as a preferred school in our neighbourhood.
We have access to top-notch educational resources and the know-how to offer great opportunities for students and staff since we are a member of the United Learning family of schools and academies.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.1 | - | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 30% | 98% | 20% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 5.10% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.40 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 40.74% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 56% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.54 | 2.6 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 200 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.83% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 41.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.82 | 2.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.21% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% 1 | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 7 | 41.27% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 6% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% 1 | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.21 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 184 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.84% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% 9 | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 2 | 38.78% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 5% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 4 | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% 2 | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.21 | 2.51 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 170 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.13% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 42.17% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 13.37% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 176 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.56 | 24.49 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.24 | 23.76 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.10% | 9.6% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 63 | 451 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 49% | 49.7% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 9.3% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 25.2% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 11.5% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.44 | 26.59 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.77 | 26.26 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.4% | 14.27% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 91 | 524 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 55.7% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 6.65% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 19.15% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 18% | 12.9% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.02 | 25.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.02 5 | 22.34 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 9.5% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 91 | 494 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 44% | 53.05% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 9.74% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 21.68% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 18% | 10.63% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.26 | 26.74 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.41 4 | 25.24 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 11.43% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 67.05% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 7.63% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 16.79% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 5.16% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.74 | 21.18 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.23 | 22.11 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 8.29% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 67.48% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6.62% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 19.05% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.57% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Accrington Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
