SchoolScoresAccrington Huncoat Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Lynwood Road, Huncoat, Accrington, BB5 6LR
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 November 2012. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 December 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Accrington comparisons use the 11 of its 25 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 14 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Accrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Accrington. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 86% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Accrington. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 84% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Accrington. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 75% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Accrington. Higher than 29% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 41% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 35 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Accrington. Higher than 20% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 70% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Accrington. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78%said yes | 76% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 21%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Accrington figures pool parents at the Accrington schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
25 pupils in this year group.
56% — 4 points below the Lancashire average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 68% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lancashire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 27 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (96%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 62 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 25 state primary schools in Accrington. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.9% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 25 state primary schools in Accrington. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 25 state primary schools in Accrington. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 21st highest of 25 state primary schools in Accrington. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Accrington. Lower than 23% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 20th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Accrington. Lower than 9% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 22.0% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Accrington. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 9th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Accrington. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 25 state primary schools in Accrington. Higher than 53% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.9 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 21st highest of 25 state primary schools in Accrington. Higher than 23% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.1 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 12th highest of 23 state primary schools in Accrington. Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 12.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Accrington Peel Park Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Accrington St John with St Augustine CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 24% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hapton CofE/Methodist Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Altham St James CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Accrington St Mary Magdalen's CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 4 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Accrington Huncoat Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Accrington Huncoat Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 November 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 December 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Accrington Huncoat Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Accrington Huncoat Primary School?
78% of the 40 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Accrington Huncoat Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Accrington Huncoat Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 27 families put Accrington Huncoat Primary School as their first choice for 28 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 26 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148919.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.