Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn is a mainstream secondary school in Accrington, Lancashire, for children and young people aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 89 of its 801 pupils (11.1%) were getting SEN support and 21 (2.6%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 801 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2025)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Lancashire.
11.1% get SEN support
89 of 801 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
2.6% have an EHC plan
21 of 801 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Moderate learning difficulty24
- Autism14
- Social, emotional and mental health13
- Speech, language and communication11
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia11
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 801 (places for 810)
- Headteacher
- Miss Caroline Farrelly
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 35.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Lancashire
- School reference (URN)
- 119804
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Lancashire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, November 2025: Expected standard in 4 of 6 areas
Inspected in November 2025 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
Wordsworth Road, Accrington, BB5 0LU
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.0 mile
- Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Special school · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 miles
- The Willows Independent · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Good 2.1 miles
- Shadsworth Infant School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 2.8 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 22.4%, EHC plans 4.1% 0.2 miles
- St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 21.2%, EHC plans 3.3% 0.3 miles
- St Peter's CofE Primary School Primary · Ages 5–11 · SEN support 27.2%, EHC plans 7.9% 0.4 miles
All mainstream schools in Lancashire SEND schools in Lancashire
Questions about Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
How many pupils at Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 89 of the 801 pupils (11.1%) were getting SEN support and 21 (2.6%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are moderate learning difficulties (24 pupils), autism (14 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (13 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn?
Through Lancashire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn?
You can ask for Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School, about 1.0 mile away.
Where is Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn?
Wordsworth Road, Accrington, BB5 0LU, in Lancashire.
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