Schools in Accrington
There are 36 schools in Accrington on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 25 primary and 5 secondary schools, under Lancashire local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Accrington (25)
- Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · BB5 2AQ
- Accrington Huncoat Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BB5 6LR
- Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary SchoolCommunity school · BB5 1ST
- Accrington Peel Park Primary SchoolFoundation school · BB5 6QR
- Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · BB5 0JD
- Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB5 6AD
- Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB5 1DW
- Accrington Woodnook Primary SchoolCommunity school · BB5 2HS
- Altham St James Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB5 5UH
- Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB5 2RQ
- Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BB5 5HT
- Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary SchoolCommunity school · BB5 5NH
- Green Haworth Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB5 3SQ
- Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · BB5 3BT
- Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary SchoolCommunity school · BB5 3JG
- Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · BB5 3LG
- Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB5 3DD
- Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, ChurchVoluntary aided school · BB5 4HG
- St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · BB5 2AN
- St John's Stonefold CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB5 2SW
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-MoorsVoluntary aided school · BB5 5RJ
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, OswaldtwistleVoluntary aided school · BB5 3AA
- St Nicholas Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB5 4DN
- St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, AccringtonVoluntary aided school · BB5 0NN
- St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · BB5 0NW
Secondary schools in Accrington (5)
- Accrington AcademyAcademy sponsor led · BB5 4FF
- Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High SchoolAcademy converter · BB5 4AY
- Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, HyndburnVoluntary aided school · BB5 0LU
- RhyddingsAcademy converter · BB5 3EA
- The HollinsAcademy converter · BB5 2QY
Nursery schools in Accrington (2)
- Fairfield Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · BB5 0LD
- Lee Royd Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · BB5 2LH
Other phases in Accrington (4)
- Oswaldtwistle SchoolPupil referral unit · BB5 3DA
- Oswaldtwistle White Ash SchoolCommunity special school · BB5 4QG
- Park ViewOther independent special school · BB5 5PJ
- The Alternative SchoolOther independent school · BB5 1NT
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Accrington?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 36 open schools with a Accrington address (as of 5 June 2026), including 25 primary and 5 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Accrington guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Accrington?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.