The Best Schools In Accrington Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Accrington. These top schools near Accrington are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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✔ Compare all schools in Accrington and see the best and worst performing schools

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1

St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington

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Our number one ranked school in Accrington based on our official School Guide Star Rating is St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School.

Pupils
148
Ages
3 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary aided school
2

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle

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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School is ranked second in Accrington based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
265
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary aided school
3

Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Accrington based on our authoritative ranking is Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School.

Pupils
199
Ages
5 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary controlled school
4

Accrington Peel Park Primary School

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The school ranked at number four in our Accrington league table is Accrington Peel Park Primary School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
620
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Foundation school
5

Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School

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Our number five ranked school in Accrington based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School.

Pupils
268
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter

Top 5 best performing schools in Accrington and their catchment areas in Accrington ranked by School Guide in 2025

  • St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
  • St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
  • Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School
  • Accrington Peel Park Primary School
  • Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School

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