ST OSWALD'S ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, ACCRINGTON in Lancashire, Accrington

Education Centre Information: St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Lancashire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Salford
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 168
Number of boys: 81
Number of girls: 87
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

St Oswald's RC Primary is situated in the Fern Gore area of Accrington and serves the Parish of Sacred Heart, being 'committed to the Roman Catholic community and traditions'. It was established in 1852, since when it has moved seven times. The current building opened in 1987 and the nursery in September 1994. It has been praised as 'model' accommodation, partly for its vandal-proof features. The school is proud of the academic and extra-curricular achievements of its pupils, whose skills are often below the national average on entry to the reception class. Music is 'particularly promoted', and the school band includes flutes, clarinets, euphoniums, trumpets, cornets, guitars and recorders. There are also extra-curricular clubs in French, clogging, line-dancing, athletics, cricket and rounders. Football and netball teams have recently found success in local tournaments. Academic and extra-curricular success is celebrated 'continually' with weekly gold awards and half-termly commendations. Praise is given to children 'of all abilities'. Annual charity fundraising is dedicated to diocesan charities, as well as parish events annual charity appeals raise funds for Catholic organisations.