The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 206
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 18.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Head
- Mrs Sharon Orwin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Padgate Lane, Padgate, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 3LB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakwood Avenue Community Primary School
Primary · 650m away
Brook Acre Community Primary School
Primary · 762m away
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 895m away
Bruche Primary School Academy
Primary · 922m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate
Primary · 927m away
Beamont Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Woolston Brook School
Special school · 1.2km away
Green Lane Community Special School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Oswald's Catholic Primary School?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Oswald's Catholic Primary School take?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School is in Warrington, WA1 3LB, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Oswald's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Oswald's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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