Accrington Academy

04/10/2026

✨ Only 4 days to go until our Open Evening! ✨

Join us on Thursday 8th October, 6pm–8pm and come and see what Accrington Academy has to offer.

🎥 Take a look at our video, then drop in and experience it for yourself!

We’d love to see you there.

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

Looking ahead to the future!

Our Year 11 students enjoyed a fantastic day at the Amazing Accrington Futures event, connecting with local employers and a range of Post-16 providers.

From discovering different career opportunities to finding out more about college, sixth form and other pathways, students were able to ask questions, make connections and gather useful information to help them plan their next steps.

A valuable experience for our students as they begin to think about life beyond Year 11 and the exciting opportunities ahead!

01/10/2026

Ready to see what Accrington Academy has to offer?

Join us on Thursday 8th October between 6pm - 8om for our Open Evening.

Explore our outstanding facilities, meet our dedicated staff, and find out how we help every student learn, achieve and thrive.

Book now: https://www.ticketsource.com/accyacademy/accrington-academy-open-evening/e-glyrvo

30/09/2026

🎉 Introducing AA Spotlight! 🎉
Today saw the launch of our brand-new lunchtime celebration event, where students can showcase outstanding work and be recognised for their achievements. Each Wednesday, students will have the opportunity to earn house points, win prizes, and be celebrated for living our values of effort, ambition and pride in learning.
Well done to everyone who took part in our first AA Spotlight! ⭐

29/09/2026

🎶🕺 Bongo Bingo + amazing students = the perfect combination! 🏆✨

Our 100% attendance celebration was packed with dancing, prizes, laughter, and lots of fun.

Thank you for bringing the energy and making it such a memorable event. We’re already looking forward to doing it all again! 🎉,

27/09/2026

✨🎉 FEEL GOOD FRIDAY! 🎉✨

Every Friday, Mr Fagan gets suited and booted in his sparkly hat and jacket to bring a little extra feel-good fun to our students!

And this Friday was no exception. There were lots of lucky winners, spreading excitement and plenty of happy faces around the Academy as they came down to student reception to pick a prize.

A huge well done to all our winners and a big thank you to Mr Fagan for keeping the Feel Good Friday spirit alive!

25/09/2026

📣 WE’RE RECRUITING – HEAD OF YEAR

We are seeking to appoint a committed, compassionate and highly motivated Head of Year to join our Pastoral and Student Welfare team at Accrington Academy.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting the academic progress, personal development, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing of students. Working closely with students, families and colleagues, you will help ensure that every student is supported to achieve their full potential.

📍 Role: Head of Year
🕐 Basis: Full Time
💷 Salary: £30,820.00–£37,133.00 (FTE)

👉 Apply now and become part of our team.

25/09/2026

National Teaching Assistants’ Day 2026

Today, we proudly celebrate our incredible Learning Support Assistants and Strand Leads within our Inclusion Department.

Thank you for the care, dedication, and expertise you bring to our school every day. Your dedication, commitment and daily encouragement enable our students to overcome challenges, grow in confidence, and thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

The impact you make in the lives of our students is immeasurable, and we are incredibly grateful for all that you do.

Thank you for being such an important part of our school community.

Mel Haselden, Executive Principal and Oli Walker Principal