Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 136237.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 2.6 | 45.3 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 63.5% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 43.8% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 59.1% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 38 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Average A-level grade | z |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | z |
| A-level progress | z |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 3 |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 172 |
| Girls | 40 |
| Boys | 132 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 37 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 135 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Accrington Woodnook Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Nursery | Lee Royd Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Nov 2018. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Inadequate Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 May 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Accrington Peel Park Primary School | Foundation school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Nov 2025. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Inadequate Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jan 2023. |
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at The Alternative School was z.
The Alternative School has 172 pupils aged 6 to 18.
Yes, The Alternative School teaches students up to age 18.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.