St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle vs St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
252 students
St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
151 students
| Measure | St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle Accrington, North West | St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington Accrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #577 of 2,286 | #907 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4943 of 15,697 | #7482 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 252 | 151 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 151 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | 47.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 107.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 11% |
| 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.stmarysoswaldtwistle.co.uk | www.stoswaldsromancatholicprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.6 vs 52.4).
- •St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 68%).
- •St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 9%).
- •St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle is the larger school with 252 students compared with 151.
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 St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle better than St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle ranks higher (64.6 vs 52.4 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 St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle and St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Accrington and Accrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle: 252. St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington: 151. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle and St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington rank in North West?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle is 577th of 2,286 and St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington is 907th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).