How many pupils does Rhyddings have?

Rhyddings has 683 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Rhyddings perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Rhyddings achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33.9 in 2025/26.

Is Rhyddings part of an academy trust?

Yes — Rhyddings is part of LET EDUCATION TRUST.

Rhyddings is located at Haworth Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3EA.

Rhyddings

Haworth Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3EA

Not rated

Inspected 8 January 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

33.9

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

683

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Rhyddings

Rhyddings is an academy converter in Accrington, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 683 pupils on roll. It is part of LET EDUCATION TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33.9 (2025/26). 49.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 28% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 683 / 771 (89%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 January 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

49.3%

Free school meals

28%

EAL

2.2%

SEN support

12.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

33.9

Attainment 8

123 pupils

21.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

40.7%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

85%

Sustained destination

76%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.7%

Overall absence

37.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

40.9

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.4 vs 2023/24

17.1

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

8.89

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

£50,251

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,138 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,445

Spend per pupil

£8,345

Income per pupil

58%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Haworth Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3EA
Phone: 01254231051
Headteacher: Dave Murphy
Website: http://www.rhyddings.co.uk/

Academy Trust

LET EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Rhyddings?: Rhyddings is an academy converter in Accrington, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Rhyddings have?: Rhyddings has 683 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Rhyddings perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Rhyddings achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33.9 in 2025/26.
Is Rhyddings part of an academy trust?: Yes — Rhyddings is part of LET EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Rhyddings?: Rhyddings is located at Haworth Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3EA.

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