Located in Accrington, Accrington and Rossendale College is a 16 plus school, serving pupils aged 14 to 99. The school is a further education and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Accrington and Rossendale College currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Sandy Lane, Accrington, BB5 2AW |
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| School Type: | Further education |
| Education phase: | 16 plus |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lynda Mason (Interim Principal) |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 130734 |
| Age Range: | 14 - 99 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 3out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Barnfield Street , BB5 2AQ | - not rated | 303 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Sandy Lane , BB5 2AN | 1out of 4 | 307 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School St Anne's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 307 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School Barnfield Street , BB5 2AQ | 1out of 4 | 313 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Woodnook Primary School Hudson Street , BB5 2HS | - not rated | 612 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyndburn Studio School the Waterside Centre , St James court West BB5 1NA | - not rated | 873 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Moorhead Sports College Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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| Accrington and Rossendale College Sandy Lane , BB5 2AW | - not rated | 0 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 172 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alternative School 30 St. James Street , BB5 1NT | - not rated | 839 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamia Girls' School 447 Blackburn Road , BB5 0DB | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 2,641 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Tutorial Centre Read Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5LL | - not rated | 2,973 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.