Oswaldtwistle White Ash School
URN: 119894 • Accrington BB5 4QG
Overview
- Name
- Oswaldtwistle White Ash School
- URN
- 119894
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 67.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Holt (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254235772
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Thwaites Road, Accrington BB5 4QG
Summary
Oswaldtwistle White Ash School is a community special school located in Accrington, Lancashire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 116 pupils, significantly exceeding its capacity of 75. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for students with special educational needs, ensuring that each child receives tailored educational experiences that meet their individual requirements.
The school ethos emphasizes equality, inclusion, and the promotion of British values, fostering a sense of community and belonging among students. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and relevant, focusing on the holistic development of each pupil. The school also prioritizes online safety and provides resources to support families in navigating this important aspect of modern education.
With a notable percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (41.40%), Oswaldtwistle White Ash School is committed to addressing the diverse needs of its community. Parents can find additional information on the school's website, including details on uniform, financial information, and the SEN Information Report for the 2025-2026 academic year.
The school ethos emphasizes equality, inclusion, and the promotion of British values, fostering a sense of community and belonging among students. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and relevant, focusing on the holistic development of each pupil. The school also prioritizes online safety and provides resources to support families in navigating this important aspect of modern education.
With a notable percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (41.40%), Oswaldtwistle White Ash School is committed to addressing the diverse needs of its community. Parents can find additional information on the school's website, including details on uniform, financial information, and the SEN Information Report for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Useful links
- Governor Structure (governance)
- Governors - Members (governance)
- Governors - Reports and Documents (governance)
- SEN Information Report 2025 - 2026 (sen)
- SEND Inclusion Award (sen)
- Sensory Gym (sen)
- Sensory learners (sen)
- Sensory learners (sen)
- Sensory processing (sen)
- Sensory Processing (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Oswaldtwistle School (51.4)
- Heathland Private School (47.7)
- Accrington Tutorial Centre (45.2)
- Islamia Girls' School (45.2)
- The Alternative School (41.9)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 75
- Pupils
- 116
- Boys
- 81
- Girls
- 35
- FSM %
- 41.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 116 | 81 | 35 | 75 | 41.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 113 | 84 | 29 | 75 | 38.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 112 | 83 | 29 | 75 | 39.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 112 | 83 | 29 | 75 | 39.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 112 | 80 | 32 | 75 | 37.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 109 | 73 | 36 | 75 | 36.70 |
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