St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Address | Hartford Road, NE3 5LE |
| School Website | www.stoswaldsnewcastle.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1912852437 |
| URN | 148811 |
School Census
| Total | 210 |
| Girls/Boys | 103/107 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.0%/51.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 12.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 16 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 1.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/12/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/12/2022 | Good |
| 23/01/2009 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 13/12/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/01/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 97% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 33% |
| Reading | 111 |
| Maths | 111 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 90 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20 |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 109 |
| Reading Progress | 2.1 |
| Writing Progress | 1.6 |
| Maths Progress | 2.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 97% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 3.3 |
| Writing Progress | 4.0 |
| Maths Progress | 1.9 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 81 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 94 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.53% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 119 |
| As First Preference | 46 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 92% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 93% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 82% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 41% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Gosforth Park First School
(0.12 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Broadway East, , NE3 5JQ
Gosforth East Middle School
(0.20 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Harewood Road, , NE3 5JT
Gosforth Academy
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 13-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Knightsbridge, Gosforth, NE3 2JH
Great Park Academy
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 9-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Knightsbridge, Great North Road, , NE3 2JH
Gosforth Central Middle School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Great North Road, , NE3 1UN
Grange First School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Norham Road, , NE3 2NP
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Christon Road, , NE3 1US