Is Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 25 November 2025 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 23rd of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn averaged an Attainment 8 score of 43.5 (England: 46.2). 35.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn?

Applications for Year 7 places at Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn

Wordsworth Road, Accrington, BB5 0LU

Local ranking23rd of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

810

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 25 November 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 25 November 2025 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Strong standard

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

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 43.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 35.9% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 64.1% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 156

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Continued in education: 80.0%
Apprenticeships: 13.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 795
Boys: 433 (54%)
Girls: 368 (46%)
Capacity: 810 (99% full)
SEND: 11.6%
FSM Eligible: 33.0%
EAL: 14.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.9%
SEN Support: 8.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 48.2
Budget per Pupil: £8,553/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 26.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 64.8%
Asian Pakistani: 21.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.3%
White Other: 3.0%
Black African: 2.4%
Asian Indian: 1.9%
Asian Other: 1.1%
Other: 0.5%

64.8%

White British

21.5%

Asian Pakistani

3.3%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01254233458

office@mountcarmelhigh.lancs.sch.uk

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Wordsworth Road

Accrington, North West

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Administrative

URN: 119804
UKPRN: 10016492
Establishment No.: 4797

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