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St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton
Easington Avenue, Wrekenton, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7LH, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.8 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
190
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with KS2 expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths, which are above the national average. However, only 8% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 57% recommending the school, which may suggest areas for enhancement in community engagement.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
86%
My child makes good progress
86%
School has high expectations
86%
School keeps me informed
79%
My child is happy
71%
Behaviour is good
64%
School supports development
64%
Progress is communicated
64%
I'd recommend this school
57%
School responds to concerns
36%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.6%
White Other6.8%
Black African6.8%
Asian Indian6.3%
Black Other3.2%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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54.92725, -1.57342 · NE9 7LH
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN148409
School typeAcademy converter
Websitestoswaldswrekenton.bwcet.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton rated by Ofsted?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton a good school?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton scores 21.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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 Catholic Primary, Wrekenton?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
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