Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Accrington, BB5 3LG · Lancashire · primary school
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425th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.7/10 against 2,024 of them, against 0.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 39.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.30 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.19 |
| 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 St Andrew's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 302 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted framework affect the current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where safeguarding standards are met and early years provision is effective, helping children settle and prepare for Year 1. However, overall achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics is below national averages, with too few pupils gaining the knowledge needed for secondary school. The school faces challenges with persistent absence and inconsistent teaching quality across the wider curriculum.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Early years provision is strong; children "make a positive start," learn routines quickly, and are "suitably prepared for the demands of Year 1."
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is proactive, with leaders working closely with parents and providing "appropriate training and support for staff."
- Personal development is well-supported, with pupils developing "independence," understanding "moral values," and benefiting from "carefully considered pastoral support."
- Staff morale is high; they are "highly positive about working at the school" and appreciate leaders’ efforts to ensure a "manageable workload."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure a "high-quality curriculum and highly effective teaching" are in place across the school to improve pupil outcomes.
- The attendance strategy must "significantly reduce the number of pupils who are persistently absent from school."
- Governors need better information to "more effectively challenge and support school leaders" regarding improvement priorities.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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