The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 134
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 9.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Donna Wilson-Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Street, Durham, DH1 3DQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDurham Cathedral Schools Foundation
Independent · 675m away
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 975m away
Durham Sixth Form Centre
16 plus · 1.0km away
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.6km away
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Secondary · 1.8km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
Primary · 1.9km away
Durham High School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School a selective school?
No. St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School?
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School currently has 134 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School take?
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School?
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School is in Durham, DH1 3DQ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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