Alice Street, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6QR
10 simple reasons to choose Peel Park Primary School
State primary school (foundation school) in Accrington.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Peel Park Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Accrington and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.9 pupils per class and 25.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 22% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. Pupils up to Year 4 participate in the Forest Schools programme.
In the top 10% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near Peel Park Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
St Joseph's Park Hill School (5 miles); Oakhill Preparatory School (5.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington (1.8 miles); Green Haworth Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles); St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden (4.8 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Oakhill School (5.9 miles); Westholme School (8 miles).
State Senior Schools
Accrington Academy (1 mile); Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School (1 mile); Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School (4.8 miles).