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St Oswald's CofE Academy
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St Oswald's CofE Academy
- Primary
- Finningley DN9 3EQ
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Strong teaching ensures rapid progress in reading, phonics, and maths.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well matched to pupils鈥� needs and promotes extremely positive behaviour.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further improve learning opportunities through effective wider school partnerships.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in mathematics and reading are particularly impressive.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers continually assess understanding and adapt teaching to ensure no student falls behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour both inside and outside lessons is exemplary.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs achieve well in comparison to similar pupils across the country.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils have a good understanding of different forms of bullying and are adamant that it does not happen in the school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's work to keep pupils safe and secure is outstanding.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school and highly value the quality of education and level of care it provides.
Parental Involvement: Support from parents is evident, especially seen in the high attendance of voluntary reading sessions before school.
Extracurricular Activities: The range of highly popular after-school clubs includes cake decoration, martial arts, and sport.
Outdoor Facilities: Playground equipment is used sensibly and stored carefully after use.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers' professionalism, enthusiasm, and subject knowledge ensure outstanding teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Excellent teaching has enabled pupils to make rapid progress and reach high standards.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges noted; teachers demonstrate high expertise and commitment.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers continually assess understanding and adapt their teaching accordingly.
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About Us
St Oswald's CofE Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 229 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 72% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'm thrilled to welcome you to our university. There is something very special about St Oswald's and we are incredibly proud of our unique children, supportive parents, inspirational staff and forward thinking governors, where we all work together to make St Oswald's a safe, happy and fun place to learn. Learning and high standards are at the core of everything we do at St. Oswald's. All of our kids are encouraged to do their best in all aspect of schoolwork, from the extensive extracurricular offerings to the rich and varied curriculum. Our goal is to raise confident, compassionate, resilient, inquisitive young adults who strive to learn and excel in everything they do. Our children are wonderful ambassadors, so if you would like to know more about our school family then please contact the school and our children and I would be delighted to show you around and introduce you to everyone who makes St Oswald's such a special and incredible place. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for. Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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C-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.5 | 23.3 | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 102 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 104 | 104 |
| 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 | 106 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 72% | 53.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.31% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 2 | Above 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 | 105 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 98 | 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 | 66% 6 | 58.81% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 14 | 8.46% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 105 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 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% 2 | 57.13% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 14 | 7.84% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 105 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 87 | 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 | 70% | 50.46% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.15% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th 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 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Oswald's CofE Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1