The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 151
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 50.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Cath Kippax (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hartley Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0NN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Green Haworth Church of England Primary School
Primary · 586m away
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
Secondary · 646m away
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 922m away
Fairfield Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle
Primary · 1.0km away
Accrington Woodnook Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Lee Royd Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington's Ofsted rating?
St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington?
St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington currently has 151 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington take?
St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington?
St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington is in Accrington, BB5 0NN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington have a sixth form?
No, St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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