The Alternative School
Other independent school · Ages 6–18 · Accrington, Lancashire
The Alternative School is an independent school in Accrington, Lancashire for ages 6–18.
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Key facts
- Address
- 30 St. James Street, Accrington, BB5 1NT
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 6–18
- 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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