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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
- Primary
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 5LE
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritise pupils’ ability to read and use high-quality vocabulary.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and well balanced with a carefully chosen range of topics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is too variable.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers regularly check on what pupils know and remember. Pupils remember much of what they have been taught.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support for pupils struggling with phonics is highly effective.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour inside and outside of lessons is exemplary.
Support for SEND Pupils: Plans to support pupils with SEND lack clarity and do not always contain specific targets that match their needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is hardly ever seen. Staff report concerns quickly to safeguard pupils.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils understand how to stay safe, be healthy and overcome challenges.
Extracurricular Activities: There are many opportunities for pupils to learn outside of the classroom, including educational visits, residential trips and a wide range of after-school clubs.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils respond well to suggested improvements to their work. They are proud of what they achieve.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff identify and develop pupils’ talents and interests, ensuring every opportunity is provided for pupils to thrive.
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About Us
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 209 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 90% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | - | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | 20.9 | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 111 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 112 | 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 | 109 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 101 | 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 | 90% | 58.3% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 7.79% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above 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.
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.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
Local authority ratio 18 : 1