The Alternative School
Other independent school in Accrington, Lancashire.
School details
| Type | Other independent school |
|---|---|
| Age range | 6 to 18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | None |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 172 (school census 18-01-2024) |
| Capacity | 260 |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Address | 30 St. James Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NT |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.thealternativeschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01282851800 |
| URN | 136237 |
Inspection
This school is not in Ofsted's state-funded schools inspection data. Independent schools are inspected by Ofsted or the Independent Schools Inspectorate; check the school's latest report with the relevant inspectorate.
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Nearby schools
- Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda (independent school, about 6.3 km)
- Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School (independent school, about 6.4 km)
- Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School (independent school, about 6.6 km)
- Al Islah Girls' High School (independent school, about 6.7 km)
- Islamiyah School (independent school, about 6.8 km)
- Markazul Uloom (independent school, about 7.6 km)
- Noorul Uloom (independent school, about 7.6 km)
- Oakhill School (independent school, about 8.7 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.