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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth

Hartford Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 5LE

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Ofsted

Good

Dec 2022

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73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

77.0%

Writing

80.0%

Maths

73.0%

RWM Combined

73.0%

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Nearby primary schools

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Gosforth Park First School

0.11 km away · Foundation school

Outstanding

Grange First School

0.78 km away · Foundation school

Good

St Charles' Catholic Primary School

0.83 km away · Academy converter

Good

Archbishop Runcie CofE First School

0.97 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

Archibald First School

1.18 km away · Foundation school

Outstanding

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About St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 73% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 211 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Hartford Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 5LE | More schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2022 — Good
Jan 2009 — Outstanding (predecessor: St Oswald's RC Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth

What is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth's Ofsted rating?

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth's latest exam results?

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth: KS2 2024/25: 73% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth located?

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE3 5LE).

How many pupils attend St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth?

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth has around 211 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth with other schools?

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