Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School

URN: 119188 • Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QA

Overview

Name
Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School
URN
119188
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
James McBride (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Aspen Lane, Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QA

Summary

Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School is a community school located on the outskirts of Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire. With a history spanning over 100 years, the school combines traditional Victorian architecture with modern facilities. It serves a mixed-gender population of 208 pupils, with a capacity of 210, and offers a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop both personally and academically.

As a one-form entry school, West End Primary provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. The school became an academy in March 2022 and is a founding member of the LET Education Trust. It places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, ensuring that all pupils feel valued and supported, as highlighted by recent OFSTED reports.

The school actively engages with the community and invites prospective parents to visit during its open afternoons. The next open day for Reception 2026 is scheduled for 5th November 2025, providing an opportunity for families to tour the school and meet staff. Applications for new students must be submitted by 15th January through the Lancashire County Council website.

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Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
208
Boys
100
Girls
108
FSM %
12.00
Open date
Close date
2022-02-28
Last Ofsted
2018-02-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 208 100 108 210 12.00
2024-09-11 208 100 108 210 12.00
2023-09-11 208 100 108 210 12.00
2022-09-11 208 100 108 210 12.00
2021-09-11 207 102 105 210 10.10
2020-09-11 204 107 97 210 6.90

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