Accrington Peel Park Primary School
Accrington, BB5 6QR · Lancashire · primary school
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274th 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 2,283 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 62% | 1.98 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Accrington Peel Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 570 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 literacy? What are the specific entry criteria for the current academic year? How does the school structure its daily timetable to support learning?
What Ofsted said about Accrington Peel Park Primary School
Overview
Pupils are happy at this school, trusting adults to keep them safe and enjoying a wide range of enrichment activities. The school has moved from a period of turbulence to greater stability, with staff receiving effective support for their well-being and workload. However, weaknesses in the previous curriculum have left some pupils with gaps in their learning, meaning they are not as well prepared for the next stage of education as they should be.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are kind to one another, and have positive attitudes to learning.
- The governing body works productively with the school, providing suitable challenge and support.
- Staff benefit from appropriate guidance, and most report manageable workloads and effective well-being support.
- Pupils value high-quality enrichment opportunities, such as beekeeping, dancing, and outdoor learning in the woodland area.
- The school has developed an effective approach to identifying pupils’ additional needs, ensuring those with SEND can access the same curriculum as their peers.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must be equipped to use assessment strategies with confidence to identify and tackle gaps in pupils’ learning caused by previous curriculum weaknesses.
- Staff require support to deliver subject content consistently well, as some are still developing expertise in delivering aspects of the refined curriculum.
- Support for pupils who find reading difficult must be improved to help them become fluent readers through effective delivery of the phonics and early reading curriculum.
Safeguarding
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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
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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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