Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
URN: 119441 • Accrington BB5 2AQ
Overview
- Name
- Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 119441
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 28.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lesley Pemberton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Barnfield Street, Accrington BB5 2AQ
Summary
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender primary school located in Accrington, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 150 pupils and a capacity of 161. The school operates under a strong Christian ethos, aiming to foster spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development in a nurturing environment. The school’s vision, rooted in the biblical principle of love, guides its educational approach and community interactions.
The curriculum is designed to provide high-quality teaching and learning opportunities, ensuring that all children can reach their full potential. With five classes, some of which are mixed-aged, the school promotes a close-knit, family-like atmosphere that supports individual growth and academic achievement.
Community engagement is a priority, with strong links to St Paul's Church and active collaboration with parents and carers. The school encourages prospective families to visit during their Open Week and explore the resources available on their website for further information.
The curriculum is designed to provide high-quality teaching and learning opportunities, ensuring that all children can reach their full potential. With five classes, some of which are mixed-aged, the school promotes a close-knit, family-like atmosphere that supports individual growth and academic achievement.
Community engagement is a priority, with strong links to St Paul's Church and active collaboration with parents and carers. The school encourages prospective families to visit during their Open Week and explore the resources available on their website for further information.
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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
- 161
- Pupils
- 150
- Boys
- 81
- Girls
- 69
- FSM %
- 27.30
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2024-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 150 | 81 | 69 | 161 | 27.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 150 | 81 | 69 | 161 | 27.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 159 | 81 | 78 | 161 | 20.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 159 | 81 | 78 | 161 | 20.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 161 | 81 | 80 | 161 | 18.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 161 | 82 | 79 | 161 | 15.50 |
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