The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Marley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Hartford Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 5LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGosforth Park First School
Primary · Very close
Gosforth East Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · Very close
Gosforth High School
Secondary · 592m away
Gosforth Academy
Secondary · 592m away
Gosforth Central Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 724m away
NHS England (Choices College)
Special school · 754m away
Grange First School
Primary · 776m away
St Charles' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 828m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth's Ofsted rating?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth take?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 5LE, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth have a sixth form?
No, St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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