What is the best primary school in Accrington?

On our composite score, St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle is the top-ranked primary school in Accrington, with a grade B. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in Accrington?

There are 25 primary schools in Accrington with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in Accrington ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in Accrington?

Applications for Reception places in Accrington starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in Accrington

Compare 25 top-rated primary schools in Accrington, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle.

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Compare the top two side by side: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle vs St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors

The best primary schools in Accrington

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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors

Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School

Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School

St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington

Altham St James Church of England Primary School

Accrington Huncoat Primary School

Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School

St Nicholas Church of England Primary School

Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School

Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School

St Peter's CofE Primary School

Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School

Accrington Peel Park Primary School

Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School

Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School

St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School

Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School

Accrington Woodnook Primary School

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church

Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School

Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School

St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School

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