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Oswaldtwistle School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Oswaldtwistle School
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Oswaldtwistle School
- Secondary
- Hyndburn BB5 3DA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good; pupils conduct themselves well.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching and learning are good. Art, design, citizenship, and mathematics are taught particularly well.
Communication: Parents felt communication between home and school was excellent.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents felt that the school made a positive difference to their children鈥檚 lives.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher has brought 鈥榓 breath of fresh air鈥� to the school and staff feel supported.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; leaders ensure pupils benefit from a safe environment.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The pastoral team carefully coordinates care for vulnerable pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: A range of activities, including woodland crafts, farming, mountain biking, and canoeing.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders have developed a thoughtful curriculum tailored to diverse needs.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are given clear advice on academic qualifications needed for future careers.
Career Counselling Services: Year 11 pupils receive good guidance but those in key stage 3 and Year 10 need more opportunities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The provision and leadership of SEND is a strength.
Subjects Offered: A much wider range of subjects available, including science, physical education, food technology, and caring for children.
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About Us
Oswaldtwistle School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 77 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oswaldtwistle School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
