Accrington Woodnook Primary School, based in Accrington, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 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 Woodnook Primary School currently has around 218 pupils on roll, which is about 76% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.2% boys and 46.8% girls. Around 50.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a pakistani background (58.3%). white british pupils make up about 17%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hudson Street, Accrington, BB5 2HS |
| Website: | www.woodnookschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01254233020 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Catherine MacMahon |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119341 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 285 |
| Number of Pupils: | 218 |
| Number of Boys: | 116 |
| Number of Girls: | 102 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.4% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 58.30% | 127 |
| White British | 17.00% | 37 |
| Bangladeshi | 5.00% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 4.60% | 10 |
| African | 4.10% | 9 |
| Other White | 2.80% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.30% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 4 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Woodnook Primary School Hudson Street , BB5 2HS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Barnfield Street , BB5 2AQ | - not rated | 840 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School Barnfield Street , BB5 2AQ | 1out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 856 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 | 856 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 576 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Moorhead Sports College Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 612 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alternative School 30 St. James Street , BB5 1NT | - not rated | 698 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 759 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamia Girls' School 447 Blackburn Road , BB5 0DB | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Tutorial Centre Read Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5LL | - not rated | 3,073 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.