The short version
Average SATs results. 81% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 53% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 147
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 53.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Wells (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3DD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOswaldtwistle School
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Rhyddings
Secondary · Very close
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle
Primary · 420m away
Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 535m away
Fairfield Nursery School
Nursery · 663m away
Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 798m away
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
Primary · 807m away
Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School
Primary · 852m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School currently has 147 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School take?
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School is in Accrington, BB5 3DD, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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