The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 228
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 42.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Miss Emma Murtagh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ronald Ross Avenue, Netherton, Bootle, Merseyside, L30 5RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady of Walsingham Primary School
Primary · 545m away
Netherton Moss Primary School
Primary · 679m away
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 757m away
Holy Spirit Catholic Academy
Primary · 818m away
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Primary · 818m away
The Grange Primary School
Primary · 889m away
The Motiv8 School
Independent · 960m away
Rowan Park School
Academy · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Oswald's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Oswald's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Oswald's Church of England Primary School?
St Oswald's Church of England Primary School currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Oswald's Church of England Primary School take?
St Oswald's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Oswald's Church of England Primary School?
St Oswald's Church of England Primary School is in Bootle, L30 5RH, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Oswald's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Oswald's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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