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Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Hyndburn, BB5 3BTPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#8,944
of 13,686 nationally

About Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 5 to 11, and it operates very close to full capacity. With 206 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 210, there is almost no slack in its intake. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 21.4%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools in England, typically around 23-24%, placing it in a context of above-average economic disadvantage for its local area. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 97 applications for just 30 total places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.23. Of those applicants, 29 listed it as their first preference, and 28 first-preference offers were made, indicating that almost every family who wanted a place as their top choice got one, but competition from other preferences remains high.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterMethodist
AddressHeron Way, Accrington, Hyndburn, BB5 3BT
HeadteacherTracey Westwell
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils206
Free School Meals (FSM)21.4%
School Capacity206 / 210 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (23 Feb 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsSensory RoomGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsCricketGymnasticsFootballSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningBook ClubDramaEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.