The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 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
- 88
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 14.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Niall Owens (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Spendmore Lane, Coppull, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 5DH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull's Ofsted rating?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull currently has 88 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull take?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull is in Chorley, PR7 5DH, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull have a sixth form?
No, St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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