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Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School

Academy converter · Accrington · BB5 4AY

Ages 11–18 · 1,280 pupils · Lancashire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

45.5

Overall absence

6.9%

Admissions demand

1.29 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-12

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.26
−20+2
Attainment 845.5
English & maths grade 5+41%
English & maths grade 4+65%
EBacc entry37%

EBacc APS: 4.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)16.4%
Unauthorised1.4%
Authorised absence
5.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.3%
Enrolments in measure
1,035

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.29 · Competitive

1st preferences

246

Places offered

191

1st-preference offers

185

Total preferences (any rank)
828
Preferred offers (top 3)
191
Applications from outside LA
6
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill100%

1,280 pupils · 1,280 places

Pupils on roll
1,280
Boys / girls
596 / 684
School capacity
1,280
Capacity fill
1,280 / 1,280 (100%)
Free school meals
15.1%
FSM pupils
150
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Blackburn
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ACCRINGTON ST CHRISTOPHER'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Academy trust
ACCRINGTON ST CHRISTOPHER'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Headteacher
Headteacher Richard Jones

Location

Address
Queen's Road West
Postcode
BB5 4AY
Town
Accrington
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Lancashire
District
Hyndburn
Constituency
Hyndburn
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Accrington, Lancashire, 1,280 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 15.1%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Blackburn.

Open schools in Accrington
36
Secondary schools in Accrington
5
Academies among open schools in Accrington
22% (8)
Open schools in BB5
37
Secondary in BB5
5
Open schools in Lancashire LA
709
Secondary in Lancashire LA
81

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in AccringtonNear BB5

  • Accrington Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Accrington · BB5 4FF · Lancashire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att839.7
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+34%
    • Absence9.9%

    0.2 miles away

  • Rhyddings

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Accrington · BB5 3EA · Lancashire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att833.5
    • P8-0.9
    • EM5+23%
    • Absence11.9%

    1.2 miles away

  • The Hollins

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Accrington · BB5 2QY · Lancashire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att842.0
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+37%
    • Absence8.0%

    1.9 miles away

  • The Hyndburn Academy

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Blackburn · BB1 4ED · Lancashire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att838.1
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+24%
    • Absence7.9%

    1.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Headteacher Richard Jones
Telephone
01254232992
Website
http://www.st-christophers.org/

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