The Alternative School
Other · Other independent school · Ages 6–18 · Accrington, Lancashire
The Alternative School is an other school in Accrington, Lancashire for ages 6–18 (other independent school).
Key facts
- Address
- 30 St. James Street, Accrington, BB5 1NT
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 6–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Lancashire
- Pupils on roll
- 172 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 2.4 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Lancashire.
- Oswaldtwistle School 1.1 mi Standards maintained
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- Park View 1.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Willows 2.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Moorlands View School 3.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Belmont School 4.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Broadfield Specialist School 4.5 mi School remains Outstanding
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