Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
Accrington, BB5 1ST · Lancashire · primary school
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340th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.2/10 against 2,425 of them, against 1.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Glee Club and the ECO Warriors.
Getting in
The published school roll is 434 pupils against a stated capacity of 530. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending the school and strive to live out its vision to ‘dream, believe and achieve’. Leaders have designed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school environment is described as ‘calm and purposeful’, with strong positive relationships between staff and pupils.
Strengths
- Staff forge ‘trusting relationships’ with children, helping pupils feel safe and know they can discuss worries.
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring ‘consistency in the teaching of reading’ through a new phonics programme and daily shared reading.
- Pupils behave well, allowing teachers to deliver the curriculum without interruptions, and respond positively to high expectations.
- Effective assessment systems help teachers identify missed learning, while ‘highly knowledgeable and skilled governors’ support leaders.
- Staff are appropriately trained to support pupils with SEND, identifying additional needs at the ‘earliest opportunity’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils have enough opportunities to develop sporting and artistic skills, as the pandemic has limited the breadth of curriculum enrichment experiences.
- Leaders should ensure teachers receive sufficient guidance and support to deliver amended curriculums consistently well in a small number of subjects where implementation is not routinely checked.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained well to keep pupils safe and strong links with agencies ensuring vulnerable pupils receive appropriate support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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