Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School vs Rhyddings
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 201 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
142 students
Rhyddings
Accrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
610 students
| Measure | Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School Accrington, North West | Rhyddings Accrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1713 of 2,286 | #477 of 536 |
| National rank | #12800 of 15,697 | #3783 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 142 | 610 |
| Pupils on roll | 142 | 610 |
| Free school meals | 54.9% | 49.3% |
| Capacity filled | 78% | 79.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Accrington | Accrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk | www.rhyddings.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.1 vs 15.7).
- •Rhyddings is the larger school with 610 students compared with 142.
- •Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Rhyddings is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School better than Rhyddings?
On the Success Index (England), Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (27.1 vs 15.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School and Rhyddings?
About 201 m in a straight line, between Accrington and Accrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School: 142. Rhyddings: 610. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School and Rhyddings rank in North West?
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School is 1713th of 2,286 and Rhyddings is 477th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).