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Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3DD, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.9 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
147
Capacity
182
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in achieving 63% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. While there is room for improvement in reaching higher standards, parent satisfaction and community engagement appear to be strong. The school serves a small community of 147 pupils, which can foster a close-knit learning environment.
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Last inspected: 17 May 2016Older 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.4%
Asian Pakistani26.5%
Asian Other4.1%
Asian Indian4.1%
Black African2.7%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
White Irish1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Other0.7%
White Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Location
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53.74711, -2.39236 · BB5 3DD
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119451
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 May 2016.
Is Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School scores 37.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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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