Oswaldtwistle White Ash School — School in Accrington

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Oswaldtwistle White Ash School

Accrington, BB5 4QG

116 Pupils

75 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

41.40% FSM %

81 Boys

35 Girls

About Oswaldtwistle White Ash School

Oswaldtwistle White Ash School is an Special schools for pupils aged 2–11 based in Lancashire, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 116 pupils on roll. School capacity: 75. Current headteacher: Sarah Holt.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Lancashire or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community special school
Type Group	Special schools
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	Hyndburn
Parliamentary Constituency	Hyndburn
Ward	St Oswald's
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10018111
URN	119894
Data Last Updated	28-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr John Aspin	Chair of Governors	15/10/2022	27/11/2026	Appointed by LA
Mrs Patricia Dickinson	Governor	30/04/2016	30/04/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Debra Ferguson	Governor	24/02/2023	23/02/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Angela Hill	Governor	24/02/2023	15/05/2025	Elected by school staff
Mrs Lisa Holden	Governor	24/02/2023	23/02/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Sarah Holt	Governor	30/04/2016	30/04/2028	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Amanda Orr	Governor	10/05/2021	10/05/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Amanda Orr	Governor	18/06/2025	17/06/2029	Elected by parents
Miss Eve Taylor	Governor	27/11/2024	26/11/2028	Appointed by GB/board