Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
95%
Capacity
298
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Hyndburn community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 298 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 315 places).
Ofsted has rated Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christina Wilkinson, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12638th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 31 in Hyndburn.
Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 43 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Library, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Football, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Book Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hyndburn, Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Springfield Street, Accrington, Hyndburn, BB5 3LG |
| Headteacher | Christina Wilkinson |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 298 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.2% |
| School Capacity | 298 / 315 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jul 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Jul 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (39%)
12638th of 13,686
Nationally
1877th of 2,065
In North West
26th of 31
In Hyndburn
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
39%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
39%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
83
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Springfield Street, Accrington
Hyndburn, BB5 3LG
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