The Alternative School

30 St. James Street, Accrington, BB5 1NT

Independent School

Independent

Phase

260

Capacity

6-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs.

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Exam Results

2025-26

The DfE changed performance tables in 2014 to exclude IGCSEs and re-sits. As a result, this school's Attainment 8 score may appear lower than expected. Independent schools whose pupils sit IGCSEs or other non-approved qualifications are particularly affected and may appear to be performing worse than they actually are.

Average Attainment 8: 2.6 nat46.2
Cohort Size: 38

A-Level Results

2024-25

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

16-18 Cohort: 5

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 152
Boys: 132 (77%)
Girls: 40 (23%)
Capacity: 260 (66% full)
SEND: 100.0%
FSM Eligible: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 55.3%
SEN Support: 44.7%

School Information

Type: Other independent school
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

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Contact & Location

01282851800

info@thealternativeschool.co.uk

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30 St. James Street

Accrington, North West

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Administrative

URN: 136237
UKPRN: 10071809
Establishment No.: 6113

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