St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton

A not judged academy converter school in Gateshead. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton.

Gateshead, NE97LH Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
63.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 75.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
10 December 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Easington Avenue
Wrekenton
Gateshead, NE97LH
Phone
1914878641
Website
stoswaldswrekenton.bwcet.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148409
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Easington Avenue, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7LH
Website
https://stoswaldswrekenton.bwcet.com
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
196
Free School Meals
50.0% (98 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
75.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
75.0 (+16.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
11 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
22
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
196 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We will see Christ in everyone"

Develop spirituality Act with justice, respect and dignity Foster a sense of vocation Promote educational excellence Form high aspirations Celebrate community Support exceptional leadership

The Catholic life and mission of the school is underpinned by actions and experiences that ensure that these values are lived out in all aspects of school life and so our pupils grow to know God, understand their vocation, and feel safe, nurtured, valued and aspirational.

Head Teacher's Message

A welcome message from our headteacher. The headteacher emphasises strong relationships within a thriving Catholic community, balancing academic achievement with social, moral and spiritual formation, and inviting parents to contact the school with any concerns.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Club Gymnastics Summer Sports Year 6 Booster Class Business Club Computer Club

Sports

Gymnastics Summer Sports

Curriculum Highlights

Art Computing Design Technology French History & Geography PSHE Maths Music PE RE Phonics Science Spanish Spelling English EYFS Nursery EYFS Reception Personal Development PSHE Curriculum by Year group

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 7:50am – 8:50am. All children receive a free breakfast and the school is part of NSBP; bagels are provided as breakfast. Breakfast Club costs £2.50 per child per day and payment is made in advance via Arbor, with supervision in games and learning until the start of the school day.

Admissions Criteria

The Planned Admission Number for this school is 30. The Admissions Policy Criteria will be applied on an Equal Preference basis. We welcome applications from all families.

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