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Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
Accrington·North West·VA School
SecondaryVA SchoolAges 11–16Co-edRoman Catholic
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Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn is a secondary voluntary-aided school in Accrington, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this voluntary-aided school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn has a Progress 8 score of +0.38 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 42.5, 52% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 795 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 12.2%, 28% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
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Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn has a Progress 8 score of +0.38, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 42.5. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
52% of students at Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
The teacher turnover rate at Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn is 12.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn has 795 pupils on roll.
28% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
12% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
277/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
116/mo
42% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.3
Bus Stops
22
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Accrington Rail Station
1.0km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Accrington area
5.8
Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 17 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.