Accrington Huncoat Primary School, based in Accrington, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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 Huncoat Primary School currently has around 216 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44% boys and 56% girls. Around 31.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Lynwood Road, Accrington, BB5 6LR |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rachel Dickinson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119182 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 216 |
| Number of Boys: | 95 |
| Number of Girls: | 121 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 3,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Huncoat Primary School Lynwood Road , Huncoat BB5 6LR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Huncoat Primary School Lynwood Road , Huncoat BB5 6LR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Peel Park Primary School Alice Street , BB5 6QR | - not rated | 1,909 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School Maudsley Street , BB5 6AD | 3out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School Manchester Road , Hapton BB11 5RF | 3out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | - not rated | 2,488 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Moorhead Sports College Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | 3out of 4 | 2,798 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyndburn Studio School the Waterside Centre , St James court West BB5 1NA | - not rated | 3,173 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington and Rossendale College Sandy Lane , BB5 2AW | - not rated | 2,795 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Tutorial Centre Read Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5LL | - not rated | 2,682 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 2,730 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alternative School 30 St. James Street , BB5 1NT | - not rated | 2,974 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.