St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle — Primary School in Accrington

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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle

Accrington, BB5 3AA

258 Pupils

280 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

22.90% FSM %

125 Boys

133 Girls

About St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Accrington, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 258 pupils on roll. School capacity: 280. Current headteacher: Laura Wolstenholme.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	Hyndburn
Parliamentary Constituency	Hyndburn
Ward	St Andrew's
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10072658
URN	119660
Data Last Updated	02-10-2025

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr David Joyce	Chair of Governors	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Tony Alveston	Governor	31/08/2012	31/08/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Tom Anderton	Governor	02/12/2024	01/12/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Andrew Bentley	Governor	18/09/2017	17/09/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Tracy Duckworth	Governor	22/11/2018	21/11/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Ciara kelly	Governor	20/05/2025	19/05/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Pamela Kornecki	Governor	18/01/2023	17/01/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Michael Partington	Governor	12/12/2022	11/12/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Sherjeela Pervez	Governor	28/06/2023	27/06/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Nick Pitman	Governor	21/03/2023	05/09/2025	Appointed by LA
Headteacher Laura Wolstenholme	Governor	01/01/2016	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal

Schools Nearby

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Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School

0.42 km • Accrington

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Fairfield Nursery School

0.51 km • Accrington

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Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School

0.58 km • Accrington

Other

Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn

0.65 km • Accrington

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle?

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Accrington, Lancashire.

How many pupils does St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle have?

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle has 258 pupils, with a capacity of 280.

What is the age range at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle?

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle a faith school?

Yes, St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle?

The Headteacher at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle is Headteacher Laura Wolstenholme.

Where is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle located?

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle is at Mayfield Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3AA, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle currently open?

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Headteacher Laura Wolstenholme

Mayfield Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3AA

01254231278

www.stmarysoswaldtwistle.co.uk

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 119660

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026