Oswaldtwistle School
URN: 134127 • Accrington BB5 3DA
Overview
- Name
- Oswaldtwistle School
- URN
- 134127
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sandra McKenna (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254231553
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Union Road, Accrington BB5 3DA
Summary
Oswaldtwistle School is a pupil referral unit located in Accrington, Lancashire, catering to 87 students with a capacity of 90. The school provides alternative education for young people who have been permanently excluded from mainstream schools or require tailored intervention packages. It serves students primarily from the Hyndburn, Ribble Valley, and Rossendale areas, focusing on re-engaging them with their learning and rebuilding their self-confidence.
The school prides itself on offering a highly personalised learning experience, aiming to remove barriers to education and promote participation and achievement. Its inclusive curriculum is designed to equip students with the skills and competencies necessary for their future, whether that involves returning to mainstream education, transitioning to special schools, or moving on to college, apprenticeships, or employment.
Oswaldtwistle School values collaboration with parents and the community, recognizing the challenges faced by students and their families. The school is committed to supporting each young person’s journey, ensuring they have access to appropriate resources and guidance throughout their educational experience.
The school prides itself on offering a highly personalised learning experience, aiming to remove barriers to education and promote participation and achievement. Its inclusive curriculum is designed to equip students with the skills and competencies necessary for their future, whether that involves returning to mainstream education, transitioning to special schools, or moving on to college, apprenticeships, or employment.
Oswaldtwistle School values collaboration with parents and the community, recognizing the challenges faced by students and their families. The school is committed to supporting each young person’s journey, ensuring they have access to appropriate resources and guidance throughout their educational experience.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Headteacher's Welcome (other)
- Our School (other)
- Core Objectives (other)
- Policies (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Job Vacancies (other)
- News (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Oswaldtwistle White Ash School (67.2)
- 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
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 90
- Pupils
- 87
- Boys
- 59
- Girls
- 28
- FSM %
- 65.50
- Open date
- 2003-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 87 | 59 | 28 | 90 | 65.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 77 | 59 | 18 | 90 | 61.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 63 | 48 | 15 | 90 | 63.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 63 | 48 | 15 | 90 | 63.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 55 | 39 | 16 | 90 | 61.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 89 | 65 | 24 | 90 | 48.30 |
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