Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn — Secondary School in Accrington

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Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn

Accrington, BB5 0LU

795 Pupils

810 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

32.30% FSM %

404 Boys

391 Girls

About Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn

Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Accrington, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 795 pupils on roll. School capacity: 810. Current headteacher: Xavier Bowers.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	Hyndburn
Parliamentary Constituency	Hyndburn
Ward	Spring Hill
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10016492
URN	119804
Data Last Updated	27-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (1)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Andrew Dabrowski	Chair of Governors	18/09/2023	17/09/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn?

Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Accrington, Lancashire.

How many pupils does Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn have?

Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn has 795 pupils, with a capacity of 810.

What is the age range at Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn?

Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.

What is the admissions policy at Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn?

The admissions policy at Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn is: Non-selective.

Is Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn a faith school?

Yes, Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn?

The Headteacher at Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn is Mr Xavier Bowers.

Where is Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn located?

Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn is at Wordsworth Road, Accrington, BB5 0LU, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn currently open?

Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Xavier Bowers

Wordsworth Road, Accrington, BB5 0LU

01254233458

www.mountcarmelhigh.lancs.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 119804

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026