St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields

A good academy converter school in South Tyneside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields.

South Shields, NE348NS Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 66.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 June 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Nash Avenue
Whiteleas
South Shields, NE348NS

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148911
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Nash Avenue, Whiteleas, South Shields, NE34 8NS
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
256 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
234
Free School Meals
32.7% (77 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.4% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 107.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 107.0 106.0
2024 103.0 104.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-3.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
234 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.0 per year)

Down -3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to St. Oswald’s Catholic Primary School; Headteacher Mr Woodhouse welcomes visitors.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

CAFOD Club Mini Vinnies

Admissions Criteria

South Tyneside Council Admission Arrangements; Nursery admissions (morning/afternoon and 30 hour places from term after turning 3); In-Year Transfers; Admissions Policies for 2027-28, 2026-27, 2025-26, 2024-25 (downloadable). The site notes information for in-year transfers and the right to appeal if no places are available.

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