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St. Oswald's CofE Primary School
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St. Oswald's CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Leeds LS20 9BT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: High-quality teaching and support in reading leads to pupils being challenged and motivated.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum brings learning to life with rich and varied experiences for pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve handwriting, punctuation, spelling, and opportunities for problem solving and reasoning in mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics; math's focus has improved outcomes.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support for disadvantaged and lower-ability pupils with targeted interventions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show respect, care for each other, and have positive attitudes towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Personalized support and interventions help SEN pupils make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School ensures pupil safety and well-being with effective reporting and training.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safety and pupils feel extremely safe in school.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very happy and appreciate the enriched learning experience.
Parental Involvement: Parents recognize strong leadership and seamless transition between key stages.
Extracurricular Activities: Primary physical education and sport premium supports extra-curricular activities.
Teacher Engagement: High expectations from teachers positively affect pupils' learning attitudes.
Impact on Student Progress: Significant changes in teaching are positively affecting pupils' learning and achievement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some lower-ability pupils do not receive adequately matched work and lack strong progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Judgements of teaching are accurate but planning of 'next steps' needs improvement.
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About Us
St. Oswald's CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 420 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 68% 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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St. Oswald's Church of England Primary School has long been a focal point of the neighbourhood, but our commitment to offering the best education possible, supported by a solid Christian culture, has not wavered.
Not only do we want to help our kids achieve academic excellence, but we also want to promote their strong personal growth so they can learn as much as possible both in our environment and in the outside world.
Children feel content, comfortable, and supported at St. Oswald's because of its welcoming atmosphere.
We have an open-door policy where parents are invited to visit the school at any time because we recognise the value of our cooperation with parents in enabling the kids to reach their potential.
For those families who need before- and after-school care, we provide wrap-around care with a nominal fee.
I hope it is useful and instructive in providing you with a general overview of St. Oswald's C of E Primary School.
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Not only do we want to help our kids achieve academic excellence, but we also want to promote their strong personal growth so they can learn as much as possible both in our environment and in the outside world.
Children feel content, comfortable, and supported at St. Oswald's because of its welcoming atmosphere.
We have an open-door policy where parents are invited to visit the school at any time because we recognise the value of our cooperation with parents in enabling the kids to reach their potential.
For those families who need before- and after-school care, we provide wrap-around care with a nominal fee.
I hope it is useful and instructive in providing you with a general overview of St. Oswald's C of E Primary School.
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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 |
C+
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B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Inadequate |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.3 | - | 10.4 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 103 |
| 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 100 | 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 | 68% | 57.84% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.83% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3 | 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 | 108 2 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 73% 3 | 60.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 9 | 9.93% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 106 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 | 95 | 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 | 76% 11 | 57.58% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 1 | 8.82% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -3 | Below 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 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 95 | 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 | 65% | 53.84% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 6.87% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
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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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St. Oswald's CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1