Is Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 30 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 216th of 467 primary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 42% of pupils at Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School 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).

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Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School

Park Road, Accrington, BB5 1ST

Local ranking216th of 467 primary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Primary

Phase

530

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 30 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Needs attention
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 42.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 2.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 57.0%
Writing (Expected): 72.0%
Maths (Expected): 52.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 68.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 99.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 448
Boys: 234 (54%)
Girls: 200 (46%)
Capacity: 530 (82% full)
SEND: 9.8%
FSM Eligible: 30.3%
EAL: 62.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.3%
SEN Support: 8.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,661/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 83.2%
White British: 4.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.7%
Asian Other: 2.5%
Other: 2.0%
Black African: 1.8%
Asian Indian: 1.1%
Mixed Other: 0.9%

83.2%

Asian Pakistani

4.1%

White British

2.7%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01254233171

head@hyndburnpark.lancs.sch.uk

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Park Road

Accrington, North West

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Administrative

URN: 119183
UKPRN: 10077231
Establishment No.: 2097

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