2026 Best Secondary Schools in Accrington Area

Accrington secondary schools serve a Lancashire town with 6 schools offering diverse options for families. Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School, The Hollins, and Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn are among the area's highest-performing options, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 6.3/10, Developing band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). 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 35, the area continues to focus on raising standards and supporting student achievement. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.