Best 3 Primary schools in Accrington – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington (Primary) in Accrington; Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School (Primary) in Accrington; Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Accrington — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington, Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School and Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school and community school type located around Accrington, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington), published Oct 2014. The lowest is 2 (Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 550, typical FSM 40–45%, range 35–40%–50–55%; all under Lancashire local authority.

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Attribute	St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington BB5 0NN	Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School BB5 3JG	Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School BB5 6AD
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Accrington Lancashire BB5 0NN	Accrington Lancashire BB5 3JG	Accrington Lancashire BB5 6AD
Latest Ofsted	1 2 Oct 2014	2 13 Nov 2023	2 6 Jul 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	140	220	210
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Lancashire (888)	Lancashire (888)	Lancashire (888)
Website	www.stoswaldsromancatholicprimaryschool.com	www.moor-end.lancs.sch.uk	www.st-john-augustine.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone	01254234924	01254233312	01254392717
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington

BB5 0NN

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 0NN
Ofsted: 1 2 Oct 2014
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.stoswaldsromancatholicprimaryschool.com
Telephone: 01254234924

Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School

BB5 3JG

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 3JG
Ofsted: 2 13 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.moor-end.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01254233312

Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School

BB5 6AD

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 6AD
Ofsted: 2 6 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.st-john-augustine.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01254392717

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.