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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Council Avenue, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9AZ, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.6 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
251
Capacity
330
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 52% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 79% nationally. However, it is important to note that there are no pupils achieving the higher standard in these subjects. While the school is better than 19% of others based on LocaleIQ, parents may want to consider these factors when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 12 June 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.4%
Other2.4%
White Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.2%
White Irish1.2%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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53.48775, -2.64118 · WN4 9AZ
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106488
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stoswaldswigan.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 June 2013.
Is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School scores 18.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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