Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School vs Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 687 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
434 students
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School
Accrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,280 students
| Measure | Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School Accrington, North West | Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Accrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1955 of 2,286 | #107 of 536 |
| National rank | #14222 of 15,697 | #950 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 434 | 1,280 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 1,280 |
| Free school meals | 29.1% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 81.9% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.33 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.9 |
| town | Accrington | Accrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hyndburnpark.lancs.sch.uk | www.st-christophers.org/ |
The verdict
- •Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.6 vs 18.4).
- •Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School is the larger school with 1,280 students compared with 434.
- •Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School is a local authority school while Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School is a academy 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 Hyndburn Park Primary School better than Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School?
On the Success Index (England), Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School ranks higher (71.6 vs 18.4 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 Hyndburn Park Primary School and Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School?
About 687 m in a straight line, between Accrington and Accrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School: 434. Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School: 1,280. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School and Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School rank in North West?
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School is 1955th of 2,286 and Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School is 107th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).