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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Poulton-with-Fearnhead WA1 3LB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Highest priority on phonics and reading confidence from Reception Year to key stage 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and ambitious curriculum designed to provide necessary knowledge, vocabulary, and skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Younger pupils struggling with reading need better-matched books for their phonics knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers check on what pupils remember and provide opportunities to revisit previous learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff identify struggling readers and provide opportunities to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well with high standards of behaviour expected and maintained.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers quickly identify additional needs and secure external support as needed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils trust adults to help them if they feel anxious or worried.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school ensures respect for all, and celebrates diversity within and beyond the locality.
Parent Feedback: Parents hold the school in high regard and value communication through weekly blogs and newsletters.
Parental Involvement: Regular workshops for parents on supporting learning at home are provided by the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy art, running, choir, and theatrical performances which boost their confidence.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff have the expertise to introduce new learning with clarity, and they welcome the school's consideration of their well-being.
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About Us
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 215 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In the Padgate neighbourhood of Warrington, Cheshire, there is a Catholic primary school called St. Oswald's that is entirely inclusive, encouraging, and compassionate. Our aim is to "provide quality in education to all our kids," and it serves as our compass as we work. Our top concern is the success and happiness of the kids, and since we know that every kid is unique, we work as a team to make sure that every kid realises his or her potential in a happy, healthy, safe, and secure environment. Our success at St. Oswald's is largely due to the positive relationships we have built, both within the school among students, teachers, governors, and parents, as well as in St. Oswald's Parish and the larger community. We are able to set and uphold the highest standards thanks to these solid ties between home and school; we are all dedicated to upholding these high standards every day and are very proud of our school. Children are content, self-assured learners who respect authority, have decent manners, and have a positive outlook on life. I am confident that you will find St. Oswald's to be a happy and caring environment in which all children are supported and challenged to achieve their very best through a rich and varied curriculum, strong Christian values, and the Catholic faith, whether you are a prospective parent looking for the right school for your child or you are already a part of our school community. Have fun exploring our website and learning more about us. By prior arrangement, guests are always welcome to come see for themselves why we are so proud of our school and our students.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.4 | 25.8 | 23.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | 64.27% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.92% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% 6 | 68.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 10 | 11.61% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 4 | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% 20 | 67.18% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 4 | 11.27% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 97 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | 64.95% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 11.26% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1