Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Heron Way, Oswaldtwistle
Town/City: Accrington
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BB5 3BT
Telephone Number: 01254 234089
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Methodist
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Acting Headteacher: Mrs Tracey Westwell
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 205 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.4%

Location and administration

URN: 119398
DfE Number: 888/3134
UKPRN: 10078132
UPRN: 10009974891
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Hyndburn (E07000120)
Constituency: Hyndburn (E14001299)
Electoral Ward: Immanuel (E05005213)

Easting & Northing: 374193E, 427133N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 44' 26.06" N 2° 23' 33.37" W
Plus Code: 9C5VPJR4+6X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle (0.6km)
  2. Rhyddings (0.6km)
  3. Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (0.6km)
  4. Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School (0.7km)
  5. Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School (0.8km)
  6. Oswaldtwistle School (0.8km)
  7. Oswaldtwistle White Ash School (1.0km)
  8. Fairfield Nursery School (1.1km)
  9. Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn (1.1km)
  10. St Peter's CofE Primary School (1.2km)
Governors

  • Mrs Anne- Marie Allonby - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Natassia Antcliffe - Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 February 2028.
  • Ms Mandy Gardner - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 March 2026.
  • Dr Victoria Higham - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 March 2030.
  • Dr Victoria Higham - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 December 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 December 2025.
  • Mrs Emma Hodge - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 22 March 2027.
  • Mrs Ruth Howarth - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 March 2026.
  • Mr Jonathan Partlin - Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Mr Jonathon Partlin - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Mr Simon Rumble - Governor. Appointed on 29 October 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 29 October 2028.
  • Mrs Jodie Sargeson - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Mr Barry Shorrock - Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 March 2027.
  • Mrs Tracey Westwell - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).