Accrington Woodnook Primary School
URN: 119341 • Accrington BB5 2HS
Overview
- Name
- Accrington Woodnook Primary School
- URN
- 119341
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catherine MacMahon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254233020
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hudson Street, Accrington BB5 2HS
Summary
Accrington Woodnook Primary School is a community school located in Accrington, Lancashire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 218 pupils, with a capacity of 285. The school promotes an inclusive environment, with 50% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to supporting families from diverse backgrounds. The school’s ethos is centered around nurturing each child's potential, fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
The curriculum at Woodnook encompasses a broad range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and the arts, alongside personal development through PSHE and physical education. The school also offers extracurricular activities, such as sports and music, to enhance students' overall development. Regular events, including celebration assemblies and parent drop-in sessions, encourage community involvement and strengthen the partnership between home and school.
With a focus on safeguarding and inclusion, Accrington Woodnook Primary School aims to provide a supportive and enriching educational experience for all its pupils. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Woodnook encompasses a broad range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and the arts, alongside personal development through PSHE and physical education. The school also offers extracurricular activities, such as sports and music, to enhance students' overall development. Regular events, including celebration assemblies and parent drop-in sessions, encourage community involvement and strengthen the partnership between home and school.
With a focus on safeguarding and inclusion, Accrington Woodnook Primary School aims to provide a supportive and enriching educational experience for all its pupils. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Administer Site (other)
- Tweets by woodnookprimar1 (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 285
- Pupils
- 218
- Boys
- 116
- Girls
- 102
- FSM %
- 50.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 218 | 116 | 102 | 285 | 50.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 204 | 98 | 106 | 285 | 48.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 192 | 97 | 95 | 285 | 43.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 192 | 97 | 95 | 285 | 43.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 195 | 89 | 106 | 285 | 42.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 220 | 106 | 114 | 285 | 38.60 |
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