Accrington Woodnook Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Accrington Woodnook Primary School
Address: Hudson Street
Town/City: Accrington
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BB5 2HS
Telephone Number: 01254 233020
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Macmahon
Capacity: 285
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 220 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 48.2%

Location and administration

URN: 119341
DfE Number: 888/2820
UKPRN: 10069896
UPRN: 100012839267
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Hyndburn (E07000120)
Constituency: Hyndburn (E14001299)
Electoral Ward: Barnfield (E05005207)

Easting & Northing: 376190E, 427861N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 44' 49.96" N 2° 21' 44.58" W
Plus Code: 9C5VPJWQ+V2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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