# The Alternative School — Accrington, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.3/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Founded:** 2007
- **Principal:** Kirsty Pugh

## Contact

- **Address:** EdSpace Campus, 30 St James Street, Accrington, BB5 1NT
- **Phone:** 01282 851 800
- **Website:** https://www.thealternativeschool.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/accrington/the-alternative-school-12007

## About

The Alternative School offers a holistic and flexible full-time school experience that has been designed to respond to the needs of young people who are unable to remain in mainstream education.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jun 2014

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A Life Changing Experience: I was at my wit's end with my son's behaviour problems and bullying in mainstream school. The Alternative School has been a game changer for him. The staff are dedicated, caring and have helped him grow in confidence and achieve his potential. The facilities and outdoor education are fantastic and he loves the freedom to learn in a supportive environment. *(May 2022)*
- **3/5** — Mixed Experience: My daughter has been at The Alternative School for a year now and while I appreciate the school's efforts to provide a supportive environment, I've had some concerns about the communication and consistency of teaching. The outdoor education and facilities are great, but I feel that some of the staff could benefit from more training and support. Overall, it's been a mixed experience. *(Jan 2022)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional School: My daughter attended The Alternative School a few years ago and I couldn't be more grateful for the experience. She struggled in mainstream but the school's holistic approach, nurturing environment and focus on character education helped her thrive. She's now in further education and credits the school with giving her the confidence and skills to succeed. *(Aug 2021)*

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