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St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
Church Street, Durham, DH1 3DQ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.3 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
134
Capacity
140
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in Key Stage 2 where 74% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 25% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving higher standards is lower at 5%, overall parent satisfaction appears strong, contributing to a positive school community.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2017Older 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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.7%
White Other11.9%
Asian Chinese5.2%
Other4.5%
Mixed Other3.0%
Black African2.2%
Asian Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Location
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54.77100, -1.57198 · DH1 3DQ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114228
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stoswaldsdurham.net
Frequently asked questions
What is St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2017.
Is St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School a good school?
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School scores 60.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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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