Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Accrington for pupils aged 5 to 11. It has a Church of England religious character. It has 207 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School is Good, from an inspection in July 2023. In 2025, 24% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Places are in short supply, with 16 of the 46 families who named it as their first choice for a Reception place in September 2026 missing out.
Ofsted inspection: July 2023. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Maudsley Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 6AD |
| Phone | 01254392717 |
| Reference Number | 119445 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 207 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.34%
Girls: 52.66% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 3 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 4 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 5 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 6 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.4% |
| Pakistani | 17.9% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| African | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School has been rated as good overall, demonstrating notable strengths in behavior and attitudes as well as personal development where they achieved an outstanding rating. Pupils feel safe and are nurtured in a welcoming environment that fosters their growth. The curriculum is ambitious, focusing on language development and oracy skills, enabling pupils to learn well. The school's commitment to inclusivity is evident, with pupils with SEND thriving alongside their peers, supported by well-trained staff.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 22 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 10 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Oct 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Mar 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Dec 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 17 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional behavior and attitude among pupils
- Strong personal development and community involvement
- Well-resourced and prioritized reading curriculum
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- High aspirations and effective support for pupils' academic achievements
Areas for Improvement
- A few subjects lack clear specification of key knowledge for learning
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 24% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 98 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 98 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | -0.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -1.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
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| Second Preference | 31 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous years
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In 2024–25 Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School had 200 pupils for 210 places. 10 places (4.8%) were unfilled.
Pupils and places
Reception intake in the “Hyndburn/Accrington Primary” planning area
Lancashire counted 439 Reception pupils in this area in 2024–25 and forecasts 405 in 2029–30, down 8%.
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Places | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 |
| Pupils | 190 | 194 | 191 | 178 | 175 | 186 | 204 | 203 | 205 | 202 | 201 | 195 | 200 | 205 | 200 |
| Unfilled | 9.5% | 7.6% | 9.0% | 15.2% | 16.7% | 11.4% | 2.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 3.8% | 4.3% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 4.8% |
Admissions: local authority offers data from the Department for Education. A school is oversubscribed when at least 5% of the families who put it first were not offered a place, and undersubscribed when everyone who put it first got in but 10% or more of its places were unfilled in the Department's school capacity survey (the latest survey is used for entry years it does not cover). Places: Department for Education, School capacity, from local authorities' annual survey as at 1 May. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024–25); the survey was not run in 2020. Places include sixth form places. Forecasts are the local authority's own for the school's planning area, an area it uses to plan places that is not the school's catchment area. The forecast starts from a head count in 2025; the dashed line is the Department's estimate of places in that area, including those the authority has firm plans for. Planned places are cumulative, and only those with firm plans are counted.
In 2024–25 pupils at Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School attended 94.1% of sessions (the national figure for primary schools was 94.8%). 18.5% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 13.0%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 3.0% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 3.9% | 4.0% |
| Unauthorised absence | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Severely absent pupils | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 2.5% of pupils at Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School were suspended at least once (nationally 1.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 0.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School had 25.9 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for primary schools was 20.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 22.2% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 15.7%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 11.3 | 12.6 | 10.3 | 9.7 | 11.2 | 12.6 | 10.9 | 12.1 | 11.2 | 11.4 | 12.2 | 11.0 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 10.4 | 10.7 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 0.0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 0.0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 0.0% | 13.2% | 12.5% | 0.0% | 11.1% | 25.0% | 13.7% | 9.7% | 11.1% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 25.0% | 62.5% | 40.0% | 55.6% | 40.0% | 25.0% | 44.4% | 50.0% | 37.5% | – | 33.3% | 40.0% | – | 50.0% | 50.0% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 0.4 | 16.6 | 14.7 | 1.7 | 17.2 | 19.0 | 2.5 | 8.0 | 1.1 | – | 1.6 | 1.9 | – | 1.3 | 0.8 | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26, 13.0% of pupils at Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School were on SEN support (nationally 15.4%) and 4.3% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 4.1%).
Pupils by main type of need
| SEN support | EHC plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Speech, language and communication needs | 9 | 6 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 7 | 1 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 7 | 0 |
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 3 | 2 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 1 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded primary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
In 2025–26 Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School received £7,657 and spent £7,315 for each of its 207 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £160,000 (£773 per pupil).
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £85,000 | £87,000 | £81,000 | £149,000 | £110,000 | £106,000 | £89,000 | £160,000 |
| per pupil | £417 | £432 | £395 | £754 | £546 | £517 | £438 | £773 |
| In-year balance | -£1,000 | £2,000 | -£6,000 | £69,000 | -£39,000 | -£5,000 | -£16,000 | £71,000 |
| per pupil | -£5 | £11 | -£31 | £347 | -£193 | -£23 | -£79 | £342 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).
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The Hollins
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What is Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
When was Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School was last inspected in July 2023.
How many pupils does Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School have?
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School has 207 pupils on roll.
What age range does Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School cover?
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School for pupils aged 5 to 11.
What are Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 24% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School?
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School is at Maudsley Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6AD.