St Oswald's CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Mayfield Road Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1AS |
| Phone | 01335342660 |
| Reference Number | 112796 |
St Oswald’s CofE Primary School has demonstrated continued good performance since its last inspection, marked by the inclusivity and positivity emphasized by the school community. Pupils, staff, and parents describe a supportive environment where children feel valued and safe. The curriculum is well-structured, ambitious, and inclusive, catering to the diverse needs of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school's strong emphasis on behaviour management and pupil well-being is reflected in high attendance rates and exceptional behaviour across the school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 206 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.88%
Girls: 46.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 2 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | 19 | 12 | 31 |
| 4 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 5 | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| 6 | 16 | 16 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.7% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 29 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 18 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- The school's supportive and inclusive environment.
- Exceptional behaviour and attendance of pupils.
- Well-structured and ambitious curriculum.
- Effective early reading and phonics teaching.
- Strong provision for special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some gaps in learning for pupils in newly introduced subjects.
- Inconsistent effectiveness of questioning, limiting discussion opportunities for all pupils.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
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 | 2.5 | ||
| Writing | -3.8 | ||
| Maths | -0.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 3 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Ashbourne Primary School
Cokayne Avenue, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EJ |
0.6 miles |
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Hilltop Primary Academy
Wyaston Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1NB |
0.71 miles |
|
Clifton CofE Primary School
Cross Side, Clifton Village, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2GJ |
1.12 miles |
|
Osmaston CofE (VC) Primary School
Moor Lane, Osmaston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1LW |
2.11 miles |
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Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School
Ashes Lane, Fenny Bentley, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1LD |
2.23 miles |
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Bradley CofE Primary School
Yew Tree Lane, Bradley, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1PG |
3.05 miles |
|
Kniveton CofE Primary School
Ostrich Lane, Kniveton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1JJ |
3.25 miles |
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Ilam Church of England Primary School
Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ |
3.81 miles |
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Norbury CofE Primary School
Lid Lane, Norbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2EG |
4.12 miles |
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Hulland CofE Primary School
Firs Avenue, Hulland, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 3FS |
4.36 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
The Green Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EP |
0.59 miles |