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St Oswald's CofE Academy
Silver Birch Grove, Finningley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 3EQ, Doncaster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.8 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
226
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 77% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at the end of Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 78% recommending the school, though only 3% of students reached a higher standard in KS2 assessments. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11 in the Doncaster area.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality 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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (46 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
87%
School has high expectations
83%
My child makes good progress
80%
Progress is communicated
80%
School keeps me informed
78%
Behaviour is good
78%
I'd recommend this school
78%
School supports development
74%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.2%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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53.48650, -0.98259 · DN9 3EQ
School details
Local authorityDoncaster
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138704
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stoswaldsacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Oswald's CofE Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Oswald's CofE Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is St Oswald's CofE Academy a good school?
St Oswald's CofE Academy scores 62.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Oswald's CofE Academy?
Based on 46 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Oswald's CofE Academy receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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