Accrington Huncoat Primary School
Accrington, BB5 6LR · Lancashire · primary school
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245th of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.7/10 against 2,336 of them, against 4.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Accrington Huncoat Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With the roll exceeding capacity by 1, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? Since the expected standard in core subjects is below the national median, what specific support is available for pupils who need extra help? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these academic gaps?
What Ofsted said about Accrington Huncoat Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Accrington Huncoat Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school continues to provide a high-quality education where pupils are “happy,” “polite,” and “kind,” benefiting from a culture where “everyone is valued and included.” Leaders demonstrate strong oversight, ensuring decisions are “in the best interests of pupils” while supporting staff well-being.
Strengths
- The school has designed a “broad and ambitious curriculum” where staff use “strong subject knowledge” to help pupils “progress well” and build knowledge “securely over time.”
- Reading is “at the heart of the curriculum,” with early years staff expertly delivering phonics to help children become “confident and fluent readers.”
- The school is “highly ambitious for pupils with SEND,” identifying needs “quickly and accurately” to provide “bespoke support” that enables successful participation.
- Pupils enjoy a “wide range of activities” that develop their talents, and the “pupil parliament” gives them a strong voice in school initiatives.
- Staff maintain “high expectations” for all pupils, fostering a “calm and purposeful learning environment” where children are well supported emotionally.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not always “identify and correct pupils’ misconceptions quickly enough,” causing some pupils to move on to new learning before they are ready.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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