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
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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/).

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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