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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Padgate Lane, Padgate, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 3LB, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.1 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
206
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 72% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. The school has a positive reputation, reflected in its LocaleIQ score of 69.1, indicating it outperforms 69% of schools. However, only 16% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a more competitive academic environment.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.9%
Asian Chinese15.0%
White Other7.8%
Black Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Indian1.0%
Location
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53.40192, -2.56506 · WA1 3LB
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN111369
School typeVoluntary aided school
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 27 September 2023.
Is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School scores 69.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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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