Accrington Academy
URN: 135649 • Accrington BB5 4FF
Overview
- Name
- Accrington Academy
- URN
- 135649
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 42.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jamie Peel (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01254304300
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Queens Road West, Accrington BB5 4FF
Summary
Accrington Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Accrington, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 993 pupils and a capacity of 1,150. The academy is part of the United Learning group and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment. With a significant proportion of students (40.5%) eligible for free school meals, the academy focuses on ensuring equitable access to quality education and resources for all pupils.
The academy's ethos emphasizes the importance of character education, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared for future challenges. Accrington Academy offers a diverse curriculum designed to cater to the needs of all learners, including support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school also provides various extracurricular opportunities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, to enhance students' personal development.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Accrington Academy's approach, with initiatives aimed at fostering strong relationships between the school, students, and their families. The academy prioritizes staff wellbeing and professional development, ensuring a positive learning environment for both students and educators. For more information, visit their website at [Accrington Academy](http://www.accrington-academy.org/).
The academy's ethos emphasizes the importance of character education, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared for future challenges. Accrington Academy offers a diverse curriculum designed to cater to the needs of all learners, including support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school also provides various extracurricular opportunities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, to enhance students' personal development.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Accrington Academy's approach, with initiatives aimed at fostering strong relationships between the school, students, and their families. The academy prioritizes staff wellbeing and professional development, ensuring a positive learning environment for both students and educators. For more information, visit their website at [Accrington Academy](http://www.accrington-academy.org/).
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1150
- Pupils
- 993
- Boys
- 464
- Girls
- 529
- FSM %
- 40.50
- Open date
- 2008-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 993 | 464 | 529 | 1150 | 40.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1051 | 489 | 562 | 1150 | 35.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1105 | 534 | 571 | 1150 | 31.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1105 | 534 | 571 | 1150 | 31.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1098 | 520 | 578 | 1150 | 31.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1133 | 525 | 608 | 1150 | 25.40 |
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