Best 3 Secondary schools in Accrington – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn (Secondary) in Accrington; The Hollins (Secondary) in Accrington; Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School (Secondary) in Accrington — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn, The Hollins and Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School. They are secondary phase and voluntary aided school and academy converter type located around Accrington, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn), published Nov 2021. The most recent inspection on record is for Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn (Nov 2021). average roll around ≈ 950, combined total ≈ 2,900, typical FSM 25–30%, range 10–15%–30–35%; all within the LET EDUCATION TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn BB5 0LU	The Hollins BB5 2QY	Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School BB5 4AY
Phase / Type	Secondary • Voluntary aided school	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Accrington Lancashire BB5 0LU	Accrington Lancashire BB5 2QY	Accrington Lancashire BB5 4AY
Latest Ofsted	2 25 Nov 2021	2 17 Jan 2018	2 12 Jan 2017
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	810	800	1280
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Lancashire (888)	LET EDUCATION TRUST	Lancashire (888)
Website	www.mountcarmelhigh.lancs.sch.uk	www.thehollins.com	www.st-christophers.org
Telephone	01254233458	01254233500	01254232992
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn

BB5 0LU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 0LU
Ofsted: 2 25 Nov 2021
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.mountcarmelhigh.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01254233458

The Hollins

BB5 2QY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 2QY
Ofsted: 2 17 Jan 2018
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LET EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.thehollins.com
Telephone: 01254233500

Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School

BB5 4AY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 4AY
Ofsted: 2 12 Jan 2017
Pupils: ≈ 1,300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.st-christophers.org
Telephone: 01254232992

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.