The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (155% full)
- 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 116
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Holt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School
Primary · 331m away
Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School
Primary · 436m away
Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 540m away
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Oswaldtwistle School
Pupil referral unit · 1.0km away
Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Rhyddings
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oswaldtwistle White Ash School's Ofsted rating?
Oswaldtwistle White Ash School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oswaldtwistle White Ash School?
Oswaldtwistle White Ash School currently has 116 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oswaldtwistle White Ash School take?
Oswaldtwistle White Ash School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Oswaldtwistle White Ash School?
Oswaldtwistle White Ash School is in Accrington, BB5 4QG, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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