About Us
Welcome to Oswaldtwistle St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School, where we are committed to nurturing a caring, respectful and high-achieving learning community.
Our Mission & Ethos
At our heart lies the school motto:
Respect • Achievement • Fun
We believe that every child should feel valued, safe, and inspired to reach their potential. Our Christian foundation guides how we treat each other, with compassion, integrity, and dignity.
A Place to Belong
From their first day, children are warmly welcomed into our school family. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where pupils feel cared for, accepted, and safe, no matter their background or ability. In fact, pupils say they are confident that “everyone is treated with respect, no matter what their differences” - and see this in the way the school community operates.
Academic Excellence & a Rigorous Curriculum
We have designed a rich and engaging curriculum so that pupils build knowledge and skills in a logical, cumulative way from Reception through Year 6. Within this, we place reading at the heart of our work:
- From the start, phonics is taught systematically, with regular assessment to make sure pupils stay on track.
- Every class enjoys stories and texts to inspire a love of reading.
- We provide strong support to ensure that children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) access the full curriculum, working in close partnership with professionals to help every pupil succeed.
Teachers continuously check pupils’ understanding in lessons and provide additional help where needed. We recognise that in some subjects, assessment and monitoring tools are still maturing and we are committed to strengthening these systems to gain clearer insight into each child’s learning journey.
Personal Development & Enrichment
Learning at St Andrew’s goes beyond academic knowledge. Through trips, projects, and partnerships, pupils make strong connections to their local and wider community. Our pupils engage with democracy, explore different faiths and cultures, and connect with future career paths through local business links.
We also encourage leadership, responsibility, and enthusiasm, whether in caring for our unique racing pigeons (one of which was gifted to us by the Queen) or through student roles around school.
Behaviour, Welfare & Safeguarding
We foster a culture of mutual respect, where expected behaviour is clearly understood and consistently reinforced. Pupils, staff, and parents agree that behaviour is good and that the school is fair and caring. Bullying is rare, and when it occurs, pupils trust staff to respond effectively.
Safeguarding is non-negotiable. All staff receive regular training to identify signs of abuse or neglect, and we work closely with families and external agencies to support vulnerable pupils. Through the curriculum, pupils are taught how to stay safe - both in the physical world and online.
Our Staff & Leadership
Our teachers and support staff are dedicated and well-supported. They appreciate the leadership’s efforts to manage workload and to create a constructive, collaborative environment. The school’s governors engage regularly with curriculum and performance data, offering both challenge and support to ensure continual improvement.
Looking Ahead
We are proud of the progress recognised in our Ofsted inspection: that “pupils learn well and remember important knowledge across different subjects” and that “leaders want everyone to do their best.” Yet we remain ambitious. In the coming years, we will:
- Strengthen subject leadership, ensuring every area of learning evolves deliberately and coherently.
- Enhance assessment systems to give teachers clearer, timely insight into pupils’ mastery and knowledge gaps.
- Provide targeted training - especially in phonics - to ensure all staff are confident in supporting learners.
We warmly invite you to experience our school, where children are known, valued, and inspired to flourish academically and personally.
Below you can view out latest Ofsted Report:
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