St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Padgate Lane Padgate Warrington Cheshire WA1 3LB |
| Phone | 01925813015 |
| Reference Number | 111369 |
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School has shown overall good performance during its recent inspection, marking a shift from its previously outstanding grade. The school embraces a nurturing environment where pupils feel supported and happy, with a positive focus on their welfare and development. Pupils are well-behaved and motivated, participating actively in celebrations and community initiatives. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, effectively addressing the needs of most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, the school's performance has been impacted by a lengthy gap between inspections due to its previous exempt status and the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 206 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.91%
Girls: 47.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 2 | 16 | 7 | 23 |
| 3 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | 15 | 17 | 32 |
| 5 | 15 | 18 | 33 |
| 6 | 21 | 13 | 34 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 69.9% |
| Chinese | 15% |
| White, Other | 7.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and supported by caring staff.
- High standards of behaviour are maintained throughout the school.
- The curriculum is broad and ambitious, promoting a love of reading.
- Effective support is provided for pupils with SEND.
- Strong parental engagement and communication enhance the school community.
Areas for Improvement
- Some younger pupils do not receive effective support for gaps in their reading.
- In a few subjects, important knowledge and skills are not clearly defined.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 16% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | ||
| Writing | -1.3 | ||
| Maths | -2.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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