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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton
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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton
- Primary
- Longton PR4 5EB
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| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers ensure phonics, reading, and English skills are developed effectively with structured programs and frequent practice.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum engages pupils with motivating themes, leading to good progress in a wide range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment systems for non-core subjects need enhancements to better measure pupil progress across key stages.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in mathematics, with improvements seen in writing and phonics.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional help is provided in small groups or individually for pupils falling behind, ensuring they catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The excellent behaviour of students creates a calm atmosphere, fostering a positive learning environment.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff implement safeguarding policies meticulously, ensuring that pupils feel safe and know how to protect themselves, especially online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school focuses on pupils’ mental health and resilience, supported by committed staff and governors.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel confident that their children are in a safe and caring environment, praising the leadership and close-knit community.
Teacher Engagement: Enthusiastic teachers, particularly those early in their careers, are motivated by opportunities for professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teacher subject knowledge positively impacts pupil progress, particularly in mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment is accurate and teaching is matched well to pupil needs, contributing to good progress in various subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need to focus more on identifying next steps in learning for pupils to excel across all subjects.
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About Us
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 246 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 77% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.4 | 25.8 | 23.2 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 107 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 97 | 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 | 77% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 7.4% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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.
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 | 107 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 95 | 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 | 78% 2 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 5 | 9.2% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | Above 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 | 107 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 95 | 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 | 80% 3 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 9.08% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | Above 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 | 108 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 95 | 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 | 77% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.79% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 2nd 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton
Local authority ratio 19 : 1