Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School
URN: 137421 • Accrington BB5 4AY
Overview
- Name
- Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School
- URN
- 137421
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ACCRINGTON ST CHRISTOPHER'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254232992
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Queen's Road West, Accrington BB5 4AY
Summary
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Accrington, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 1,293 pupils and a capacity of 1,280. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment rooted in Christian values, promoting virtues such as respect, compassion, and integrity among its students.
The curriculum at St Christopher's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, preparing students for both academic success and personal development. The school offers a range of subjects and resources to support learning, including revision materials and guidance for examinations. Additionally, the school hosts virtual open evenings to engage with prospective families and provide insights into the educational experience.
St Christopher's actively encourages community involvement and aims to create strong partnerships with families. With a focus on nurturing students' faith and character, the school strives to develop responsible citizens who contribute positively to society. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at [st-christophers.org](http://www.st-christophers.org/).
The curriculum at St Christopher's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, preparing students for both academic success and personal development. The school offers a range of subjects and resources to support learning, including revision materials and guidance for examinations. Additionally, the school hosts virtual open evenings to engage with prospective families and provide insights into the educational experience.
St Christopher's actively encourages community involvement and aims to create strong partnerships with families. With a focus on nurturing students' faith and character, the school strives to develop responsible citizens who contribute positively to society. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at [st-christophers.org](http://www.st-christophers.org/).
Useful links
- HOME | (other)
- CONTACT | (other)
- SIXTH FORM HOME | (other)
- SCHOOL EMAIL | (other)
- PARENT PAY | (other)
- More about cookies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ACCRINGTON ST CHRISTOPHER'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1280
- Pupils
- 1293
- Boys
- 604
- Girls
- 689
- FSM %
- 13.10
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1293 | 604 | 689 | 1280 | 13.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1313 | 632 | 681 | 1280 | 12.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1304 | 614 | 690 | 1280 | 8.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1304 | 614 | 690 | 1280 | 8.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1296 | 613 | 683 | 1280 | 7.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1300 | 618 | 682 | 1280 | 6.20 |
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