Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
81%
Capacity
147
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Oswaldtwistle St Paul'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 147 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 182 places).
Ofsted has rated Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Wells, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7654th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 31 in Hyndburn.
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 15 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Tennis, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Art Club, Eco Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 53.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hyndburn, Oswaldtwistle St Paul'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 | Union Road, Accrington, Hyndburn, BB5 3DD |
| Headteacher | Rachel Wells |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 147 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 53.1% |
| School Capacity | 147 / 182 (81% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Sept 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jun 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7654th of 13,686
Nationally
1085th of 2,065
In North West
10th of 31
In Hyndburn
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
60%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
43
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Union Road, Accrington
Hyndburn, BB5 3DD
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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