# PALS- St Mary's Primary School

PALS- St Mary's Primary School is a full-day nursery at Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Mayfield Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3AA, in Dunnyshop, Lancashire. It is registered for 30 children. It is run by Play And Learn Scheme Community Interest Company.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pals-st-marys-primary-school-2845151  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Mayfield Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3AA
- Registered places: 30
- Run by: [Play And Learn Scheme Community Interest Company](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/play-and-learn-scheme-community-interest-company)
- Ofsted URN: 2845151

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2025 (Reference 2845151). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2845151)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2845151)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2845151)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Mayfield Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.744379,-2.387970

- Station: Church & Oswaldtwistle, 0.4 miles
- Station: Accrington, 1.0 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rhyddings Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Jubilee Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lancashire there are about 2.7 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Fairfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brave Church Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brave-church-nursery-and-preschool-ey541098) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Wonders Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wonders-nursery-2647500) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St.Andrew's Out Of School Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-out-of-school-clubs-ey360866) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Stars at The Beeches](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-at-the-beeches-ey469692) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Stars at the Oaks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-at-the-oaks-ey482812) | Good |  | 08:45–17:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Stars at First Steps](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-at-first-steps-ey482813) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can PALS- St Mary's Primary School take?

PALS- St Mary's Primary School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs PALS- St Mary's Primary School?

PALS- St Mary's Primary School is run by Play And Learn Scheme Community Interest Company, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to PALS- St Mary's Primary School?

Church & Oswaldtwistle is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2845151)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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