Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School
Accrington, BB5 3JG · Lancashire · primary school
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191st of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.1/10 against 1,775 of them, against 4.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to Skipton Castle, the Lake District, Ingleborough Caves, and a local history dig, plus a Pudsey Bear visit. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 pupils against a stated capacity of 220. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school plan to maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this "friendly and welcoming school" where they "feel safe" and value their learning. The inspection found that the school is "ambitious for all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering a positive culture where successes are celebrated. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum with clear learning steps, resulting in pupils who are keen to share what they know and achieve well.
Strengths
- Staff possess "sound subject knowledge" and use effective strategies to check understanding, ensuring pupils build learning in "small steps."
- A new phonics programme and high-quality texts have helped most pupils learn to read "confidently and fluently by the end of Year 2."
- Pupils with SEND are supported well by "highly trained staff" who identify needs early and ensure these pupils are "fully involved in the wider aspects of school life."
- Parents appreciate the school’s communication, noting that staff provide guidance to help them support their children’s learning at home.
- Governors "know their school well" and hold the school to account fully, while staff feel "appreciated by leaders."
Areas to improve
- Ensure staff are sufficiently trained to deliver the reading curriculum consistently, as minor inconsistencies hinder some pupils from learning to read as quickly as they could.
- Provide a wider range of activities alongside the academic curriculum so all pupils have enough opportunities to "hone their talents and interests."
- Apply the behaviour policy consistently during social times to ensure pupils move around the school with "due consideration for their classmates."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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