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St Oswalds Catholic Primary School
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St Oswalds Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Liverpool L13 5TE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The learning that teachers plan enables pupils to make strong progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum provides a range of subjects and allows pupils to practice reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
Foundational Skills: School prioritises reading, especially for those with SEND.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is broad, ambitious, and being refined for better delivery.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching needs to challenge the most able pupils more consistently across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need more checks on pupils' secure knowledge before new learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make strong progress in reading, writing, and mathematics; disadvantaged pupils perform similarly or better than others.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective systems are in place to monitor progress and take prompt action for pupils at risk of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves extremely well, showing consideration and politeness.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well and benefit from phonics sessions.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support for struggling readers to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are attentive, and embrace diversity.
Support for SEND Pupils: Good leadership ensures strong progress for SEND pupils through appropriate classroom adjustments and timely interventions.
Support for SEND Pupils: Swift identification and curriculum adaptation for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and addressed promptly by teachers; strong culture of safeguarding is in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils develop socially, morally, spiritually, and culturally through various experiences; they know how to stay safe online and feel very safe at school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe; staff care deeply for well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the information about their children's progress and the school's welcoming environment.
Parental Involvement: Parents value the communication from the school and the involvement in their children's education.
Parent Feedback: Parents are supportive and appreciate learning information.
Outdoor Facilities: Children learn in a bright, stimulating environment with opportunities for both indoor and outdoor learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers wide range like choir and sports clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have many opportunities to share good practice and develop strong subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' subject knowledge and effective planning result in strong pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular, detailed discussions with leaders help teachers take the right actions to support pupils' progress.
Teacher Engagement: Staff engage positively, appreciating support for well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: New curriculum delivery approaches improve progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, teaching does not sufficiently challenge the most able pupils.
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About Us
St Oswalds Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 629 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 58% 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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| 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 |
A-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.3 | 25.8 | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 104 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 98 | 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 | 58% | 51.07% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.31% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 106 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 96 | 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 | 83% 12 | 56.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 6 | 8.75% | 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 | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | 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 | 107 2 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 97 | 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 | 71% 10 | 57.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 5 | 8.47% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | 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 | 105 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 97 | 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 | 61% | 53.15% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 4.53% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above 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 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Oswalds Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1