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Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Heron Way, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3BT, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.9 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
206
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Methodist
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, with 69% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 39% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 6%, the school is better than 55% of others in the region according to its LocaleIQ score. Parents can expect a supportive learning environment, though they may want to consider the opportunities for advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.7%
Asian Pakistani3.4%
Black African1.9%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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53.73993, -2.39274 · BB5 3BT
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119398
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.hippings.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2012.
Is Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 54.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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