The Alternative School
30 St. James Street, Accrington, BB5 1NT
Independent school for ages 6–18 in Accrington. Mixed intake.
The Alternative School is an independent school in Accrington, Lancashire, for boys and girls aged 6 to 18. It has a sixth form, and its ISI inspection in November 2024 found standards and safeguarding met.
The school says it offers a holistic, flexible full-time education for young people unable to remain in mainstream education. It describes personalised support, a fresh start through open admissions, and work with local authorities, schools, children's homes and carers.
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