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Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
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Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Oswestry SY11 2TG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritise the teaching of reading; all staff deliver the phonics system consistently.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders ensure the curriculum is broad and ambitious and supports all pupils to make progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects like geography and art, leaders need to refine the curriculum to provide clearer guidance on precise knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff support pupils who need extra help to become fluent, accurate readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils play and learn well together, understand physical and mental health, and are proud of charity work.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Occasionally, teachers do not notice when pupils make errors in their work, affecting fluency in writing.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported well; staff use effective strategies to help them learn alongside classmates.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying hardly happens; pupils are confident that teachers would resolve issues quickly if they occur.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders know families well and have robust procedures to keep pupils safe from harm.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school, describing it as family-oriented and caring.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders should ensure staff check and support pupils to meet high expectations for presentation.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Not all staff have received the training they need to deliver the curriculum well.
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About Us
Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 138 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 71% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We may live, love, and grow as a community while keeping Christ at the centre. Christ is the foundation of Our Lady & St. Oswald's, a joyful, compassionate, and successful school. We appreciate the solid relationships established between our families, the local community, and other professionals who work together to ensure that our kids feel secure, respected, and cherished for who they are as individuals. We work hard to make sure every child realises his or her full potential as they grow in faith, confidence, abilities, and accomplishments. We hope our website gives you a taste of our school and the details you need if you're preparing for your child's future education. Of course, you're welcome to drop by the school as well. We hope this serves as more confirmation for parents whose children are already in school. Please visit your class pages to discover more about the exciting and engaging learning that will be happening this year and to access some entertaining pages and links. The most important thing is to use this site to supplement your study and to suggest websites and links that we can add on your behalf.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.3 | 25.8 | 23.5 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | 52.56% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.78% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -2 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 1 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% 4 | 58.26% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 9.13% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 1 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% 22 | 55.82% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.44% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -2.5 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 81 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 82 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 49.58% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.91% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1