Accrington Huncoat Primary School

About Accrington Huncoat Primary School

Huncoat Primary School is a friendly, caring school where every child is important, loved and cared for as an individual. The staff work very hard and encourage all children to achieve to be their best in everything they do and have high aspirations for themselves.

Key Facts

Students 200

Head/Principal Mrs R Dickinson

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 40 responses • 20.8% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

90% positive 7.5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

75% positive 25% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

70% positive 25% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

85% positive 7.5% negative

My child does well at this school

85% positive 12.5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 40 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

8.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

57.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School with a Great Community"

I'm so impressed with the Huncoat Primary School community. My child has thrived here, especially with the bikeability program. The staff are friendly and supportive, and the school's values of growth mindset and determination are clearly embedded in the curriculum.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah T

Parent Mar 20, 2022

5.0

"A Welcoming and Supportive School"

I'm so grateful to have my child at Huncoat Primary School. The headteacher's welcome message on the website really resonated with me, and the school's emphasis on individuality and growth mindset has been amazing to see. The staff are always approachable and the school events are well-organized.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David B

Parent Jun 15, 2021

4.0

"A Good School with Some Room for Improvement"

I have mixed feelings about Huncoat Primary School. On the one hand, my child benefited from the nurturing environment and the focus on wellbeing. However, I felt that the school could be more responsive to parent concerns and the facilities could be improved.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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