The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 258
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 22.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Headteacher Laura Wolstenholme (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mayfield Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRhyddings
Secondary · Very close
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 420m away
Oswaldtwistle School
Pupil referral unit · 420m away
Fairfield Nursery School
Nursery · 505m away
Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 584m away
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
Secondary · 648m away
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 715m away
Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 724m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle currently has 258 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle take?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle is in Accrington, BB5 3AA, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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