Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School vs Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 807 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
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
| Measure | Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School Accrington, North West | Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church Accrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1713 of 2,286 | #2183 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12800 of 15,697 | #15308 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 142 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 142 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 54.9% | 45.8% |
| Capacity filled | 78% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Accrington | Accrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk | www.sacredheartschoolchurch.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.1 vs 9.4).
- •Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 40%).
- •Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church is the larger school with 199 students compared with 142.
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 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church?
On the Success Index (England), Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (27.1 vs 9.4 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 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church?
About 807 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. Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School and Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church rank in North West?
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School is 1713th of 2,286 and Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church is 2183rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).