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St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington is a voluntary aided primary school in Accrington, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 151 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

151

Pupils

140

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 151 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 140 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington — School Information

Full address
Hartley Avenue, Accrington, BB5 0NN
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
50.7% of pupils
DfE URN
119657

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington

Is St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington oversubscribed?

Yes — St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington currently has 151 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 140 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington?

St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington cover?

St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington is a primary school in Accrington, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington?

St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.