Accrington Academy vs The Alternative School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Accrington Academy
Accrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
953 students
The Alternative School
Accrington · Independent all-through · Ages 6–18
172 students
| Measure | Accrington Academy Accrington, North West | The Alternative School Accrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #364 of 536 | #535 of 536 |
| National rank | #3016 of 4,090 | #4080 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 6–18 |
| Students | 953 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 953 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 42% | – |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.4 | 2.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.7% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.5% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.67 | 0.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Accrington | Accrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.accrington-academy.org/ | www.thealternativeschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Accrington Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.9 vs 2.2).
- •Accrington Academy is the larger school with 953 students compared with 172.
- •Accrington Academy is a academy school while The Alternative School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Accrington Academy better than The Alternative School?
On the Success Index (England), Accrington Academy ranks higher (28.9 vs 2.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Accrington Academy and The Alternative School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Accrington and Accrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Accrington Academy: 953. The Alternative School: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Accrington Academy and The Alternative School rank in North West?
Accrington Academy is 364th of 536 and The Alternative School is 535th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).