The Alternative School
30 St. James Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NT
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About The Alternative School
The Alternative School is an independent school in Accrington, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 6–18. It has 152 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.6 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
School Information
- Local Authority
- Lancashire →
- School Type
- Other independent school
- Age Range
- Ages 6–18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Pupils / Capacity
- 152 / 260 (58%)
- Sixth Form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Religious Character
- None
Pupil profile
2025/26Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.
Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Contact Details
- Address
- 30 St. James Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NT
- Phone
- 01282851800
- Head Teacher
- Kirsty Swierkowski
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Frequently asked questions
- What type of school is The Alternative School?
- The Alternative School is an independent school in Accrington, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 6–18.
- How many pupils does The Alternative School have?
- The Alternative School has 152 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
- How does The Alternative School perform at GCSE?
- Pupils at The Alternative School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.6 in 2025/26.
- Where is The Alternative School?
- The Alternative School is located at 30 St. James Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NT.
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