Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
Accrington, BB5 0JD · Lancashire · primary school
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444th 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 — 0.1/10 against 1,807 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 23.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.05 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 23.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in February 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Spring Hill Singers and attend trips such as Fossils Day and a London visit.
Getting in
The published school roll is 362 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 plan to improve attainment in maths following the 2024 inspection? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
Overview
The report states that the school’s overall effectiveness is ‘Requires improvement’, though it has made ‘transformational, positive changes’ following a period of instability. Pupils enjoy attending school and benefit from ‘increasingly stable leadership’, with ‘Good’ ratings for behaviour, personal development, and early years provision.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘enjoy coming to school’ and feel safe due to warm staff greetings and a focus on school values.
- The curriculum has been ‘overhauled’ to be ‘suitably ambitious’ for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Early years provision is ‘Good’, with a ‘sharp focus on vocabulary’ and a consistent phonics programme helping children read confidently.
- Staff are ‘well trained’ to meet the needs of pupils with SEND, enabling them to learn alongside peers.
- Attendance rates have improved, and parents value the strong relationships built with staff through workshops and events.
Areas to improve
- Teachers need support to deliver subject content ‘consistently well’, as some are still developing expertise, which hinders pupils’ deep understanding.
- Assessment systems in developing subjects require refinement so teachers can accurately identify ‘gaps in pupils’ knowledge’ and misconceptions.
- Some older pupils struggle to remember earlier learning due to weaknesses in the previous curriculum.
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 | 24% |
| 2023/24 | 28% |
| 2024/25 | 23% |
| 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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