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Accrington secondary schools serve a Lancashire town with 6 schools offering diverse options for families. Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School, Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn, and Accrington Academy are among the area's highest-performing options, 60% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding compared to 86% nationally. Families across Accrington, Oswaldtwistle, Clayton-le-Moors, and Great Harwood benefit from local comprehensives with strong community ties and improving results. With an average Attainment 8 score of 41, the area continues to focus on raising standards and supporting student achievement. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Accrington Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | Christian | 5.1/10Developing |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | The Alternative School | Independent | All-through | 6-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
Independent • All-through • 6-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #4 | The Hollins | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
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