St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street Durham DH1 3DQ |
| Phone | 01913868029 |
| Reference Number | 114228 |
St Oswald’s Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School is maintaining its good performance overall. The school is characterized by a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe, enjoy learning, and have developed respectful relationships with staff. High expectations are set for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and the curriculum is designed to instill a strong sense of identity and place. The school's approach to teaching foundational skills, particularly reading and mathematics, has proven effective, contributing to pupils’ positive learning experiences and outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 134 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.49%
Girls: 48.51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| 2 | 7 | 13 | 20 |
| 3 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 4 | 15 | 5 | 20 |
| 5 | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.7% |
| White, Other | 11.9% |
| Chinese | 5.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| African | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2022 | School inspection |
| 19 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a caring and supportive learning environment.
- High expectations from staff allow pupils to thrive.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND ensures they achieve well.
- Reading is a priority, with engaging texts chosen for pupil interest.
- Mathematics teaching reinforces previous learning effectively.
- Positive behavior and engagement in lessons are evident.
Areas for Improvement
- The art and design curriculum lacks clarity on specific knowledge and skills needed for progression.
- Some staff require professional development to effectively teach art and design.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
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 | 5.2 | ||
| Writing | 2.1 | ||
| Maths | 5.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 22 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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