Accrington Huncoat Primary School
Lynwood Road, Huncoat, Accrington, BB5 6LROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Accrington Huncoat Primary School is a primary school in Accrington for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 13th of 25 primary schools in Accrington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 November 2012, report published 5 December 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 December 2024
Pupils are happy at Huncoat Primary School. The school's vision that everyone should have a 'can-do attitude' is a sentiment shared by all. Staff feel valued, pupils feel safe, and trustees and governors offer strong support. A set of ambitious values underpins the school's work. These values include respect, cooperation and determination. All staff have high expectations of pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils rise to these high expectations and achieve well. Pupils are polite, kind and considerate to each other. They are well supported by staff, who help them if they have any worries or problems. From early years to Year 6, pupils are taught to cooperate with and support one another. Pupils respond well to the school's high aspirations for their conduct. Staff provide effective support for pupils who need help with managing their emotions. Pupils enjoy a wide range of activities that make a strong contribution to the development of their talents and interests. For example, they learn to play musical instruments and visit inspiring events such as theatre productions. Pupils at Huncoat have a voice. This is realised through the pupil parliament, which makes a strong contribution to initiatives throughout the school.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, in a small number of subjects, teachers do not identify and correct pupils' misconceptions quickly enough. When this happens, pupils move on to new learning before they are ready. The school should ensure that all staff address pupils' misconceptions effectively to help them to achieve well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
211 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Accrington Huncoat Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Peel Park Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 24% met the expected standard |
| Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Altham St James Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 64% met the expected standard |
| Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Inadequate | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LET EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rachel Dickinson
- Phone
- 01254233369
- Address
- Lynwood Road, Huncoat, Accrington, BB5 6LR
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 148919
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.