The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 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
- 635
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 35%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Miss Donna Hay
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Montague Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 5TE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDixons Broadgreen Academy
Secondary · 738m away
King's Northway Primary Academy
Primary · 830m away
Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts
Independent · 1.2km away
King's Leadership Academy Wavertree
Secondary · 1.2km away
Phoenix Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Heygreen Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Wavertree Church of England School
Primary · 1.5km 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 June 2024. 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 635 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 Liverpool, L13 5TE, in the Liverpool 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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