Accrington Academy Catchment Area
Accrington Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Accrington, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 993 pupils, and a capacity of 1150 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
993
Pupils
1,150
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
Accrington Academy Catchment Area Information
Admission to Accrington Academy is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →Accrington Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Queens Road West, Accrington, BB5 4FF
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Religious character
- Christian
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 40.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135649
Other Secondary Schools in Accrington
If Accrington Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Accrington are the next closest alternatives.
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BB5 0LU
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BB5 4AY
Rhyddings Catchment Area
Academy converter · BB5 3EA
The Hollins Catchment Area
Academy converter · BB5 2QY
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Frequently Asked Questions — Accrington Academy
Is Accrington Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Accrington Academy has a capacity of 1150 places and currently has 993 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.
What is the admissions policy for Accrington Academy? ▾
Accrington Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Accrington Academy cover? ▾
Accrington Academy is a secondary school in Accrington, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.