Oswald Road Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Oswald Road Chorlton-Cum-Hardy Manchester M21 9PL |
| Phone | 01618814266 |
| Reference Number | 131030 |
Oswald Road Primary School continues to demonstrate strong performance as a good school, maintaining high expectations for student learning while fostering a welcoming community. The pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from a well-structured curriculum that engages them and promotes their academic achievements. Notably, pupils express great enthusiasm for their learning experiences and appreciate the supportive relationships with teachers and staff, contributing to a positive school atmosphere. This is the first inspection since the school was last graded as good in 2018, showcasing its commitment to continuous improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 654 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.07%
Girls: 48.93% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 42 | 86 |
| 2 | 49 | 38 | 87 |
| 3 | 38 | 51 | 89 |
| 4 | 40 | 40 | 80 |
| 5 | 45 | 42 | 87 |
| 6 | 43 | 45 | 88 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 56.3% |
| Pakistani | 12.8% |
| White, Other | 6.6% |
| Indian | 4% |
| Asian, Other | 3.1% |
| Unclassified | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Irish | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 25 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jan 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Apr 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and nurturing environment for pupils.
- High expectations of pupils' learning.
- Ambitious and varied curriculum accessible to all.
- Strong teacher-pupil relationships and effective classroom management.
- Diverse range of extra-curricular activities available.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Strong focus on pupils' personal development and cultural awareness.
- Staff well-being is prioritized and valued.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment methods in some subjects do not effectively check pupils' knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
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 | 107 |
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 | 2.8 | ||
| Writing | 1.4 | ||
| Maths | 1.3 |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
Sample
UnlockUnlock Premium
Get percentile rankings, historic result charts, admissions data, and post-GCSE destinations for every school.
£9.99 one-off payment. Lifetime access, no subscription.
Unlock for £9.992025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 72 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 42 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 49 | 22 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St John's RC Primary School
Chepstow Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 9SN |
0.18 miles |
|
Chorlton CofE Primary School
Vicars Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 9JA |
0.33 miles |
|
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Warwick Road South, Firswood, Stretford, Manchester, M16 0SH |
0.41 miles |
|
St Teresa's RC Primary School
St Teresa's Road, Stretford, Manchester, M16 0GQ |
0.52 miles |
|
Brookburn Community School
Brookburn Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 8EH |
0.63 miles |
|
Longford Park School
74 Cromwell Road, Stretford, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 8QJ |
0.66 miles |
|
Kings Road Primary School
Kings Road, Firswood, Manchester, M16 0GR |
0.67 miles |
|
Manley Park Primary School
College Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 0AA |
0.68 miles |
|
Chorlton Park Primary
Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 7HH |
0.89 miles |
|
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
Whalley Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8AW |
0.9 miles |
|
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Withington Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8FQ |
0.93 miles |
|
Seymour Park Community Primary School
Northumberland Road, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 9QE |
0.99 miles |
|
Victoria Park Junior School
Davyhulme Road East, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0XZ |
1.08 miles |
|
Gorse Hill Primary School
Burleigh Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0PF |
1.12 miles |
|
St Ann's RC Primary School
Derbyshire Lane, Stretford, Manchester, M32 8SH |
1.15 miles |
|
Victoria Park Infant School
Henshaw Street, Stretford, Manchester, M32 8BU |
1.21 miles |
|
Barlow Hall Primary School
Darley Avenue, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, Lancashire, M21 7JG |
1.31 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
Adscombe Street, Off Alexandra Road, Moss Side, Manchester, M16 7AQ |
1.33 miles |
|
St Alphonsus RC Primary School
Hamilton Street, Off Stretford Road, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 7PT |
1.46 miles |
|
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Poplar Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9AN |
1.51 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls
141 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M20 2PQ |
0.3 miles |
|
St John Vianney School
Rye Bank Road, Firswood, Stretford, Manchester, M16 0EX |
0.47 miles |
|
Stretford Grammar School
Granby Road, Stretford, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 8JB |
0.76 miles |
|
Chorlton High School
Nell Lane, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M21 7SL |
0.85 miles |
|
CHS South
451 Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M21 7SX |
1 miles |
|
Stretford High School
Great Stone Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0XA |
1.03 miles |
|
Loreto High School Chorlton
Nell Lane, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 7SW |
1.07 miles |
|
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
Hartley Hall, Alexandra Road South, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, Lancashire, M16 8NH |
1.14 miles |
|
SMS Changing Lives School
Unit 2, Aniseed Park, Oldham Broadway Business Park, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 9XA |
1.15 miles |
|
St Bede's College
|
1.22 miles |
|
William Hulme's Grammar School
Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR |
1.29 miles |
|
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M16 8GW |
1.36 miles |
|
Afifah School
86 Clifton Street, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 9GN |
1.39 miles |
|
IncludEd Learning
8 Alexandra Road South, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8ER |
1.53 miles |
|
Didsbury High School
4 the Avenue, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2ET |
1.6 miles |
|
Loreto College
Chichester Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5PB |
1.67 miles |
|
Lancasterian School
Elizabeth Slinger Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2XA |
1.85 miles |
|
Manchester Academy
Moss Lane East, Moss Side, Manchester, M14 4PX |
2.07 miles |
|
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
King William Street, Salford, Manchester, M50 3UQ |
2.11 miles |
|
Lostock High School
Selby Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9PL |
2.19 miles |