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St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington
Hartley Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0NN, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.7 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
151
Capacity
140
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 89% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance and high parent satisfaction, with 97% of parents recommending it. The percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 68%, placing it in the top 41% nationally, although only 11% reach the higher standard.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (39 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Progress is communicated
95%
Good range of subjects
92%
School has high expectations
92%
School keeps me informed
82%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.7%
Asian Pakistani40.4%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed Other0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Location
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53.73958, -2.37424 · BB5 0NN
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119657
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington rated by Ofsted?
St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington a good school?
St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington scores 88.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington?
Based on 39 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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