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Oswaldtwistle White Ash School
Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4QG, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.6 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
116
Capacity
75
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
155%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this school is a strong choice for families. While there is limited published data on Key Stage 2 performance, the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it outperforms 89% of schools, reflecting a positive reputation in the community. However, it's worth noting that there are currently no reported students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2.
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Last inspected: 13 January 2015Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (17 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
School has high expectations
100%
My child is happy
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School supports development
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
School responds to concerns
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.6%
Asian Pakistani18.1%
Asian Other2.6%
Asian Bangladeshi2.6%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
White Other0.9%
Location
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53.74388, -2.40716 · BB5 4QG
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119894
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.whiteash.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Oswaldtwistle White Ash School rated by Ofsted?
Oswaldtwistle White Ash School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 January 2015.
Is Oswaldtwistle White Ash School a good school?
Oswaldtwistle White Ash School scores 88.6/100 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 Oswaldtwistle White Ash School?
Based on 17 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oswaldtwistle White Ash School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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