Oswald Road Primary School
Manchester, M21 9PL · Manchester · primary school
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35th of 123 primary schools in Manchester we can score, 137 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,185 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8/10 among them, against 5.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oswald Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a Football Tournament and Sports Day. Arts activities include an Architecture Project, Book Swap, and Author Visit. Trips visit the People's History Museum, Chester Zoo, Chester Roman, a Mosque, the Eco Team, Gulliver's World, and Blue Planet.
Getting in
The published school roll is 656 pupils against a stated capacity of 724. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to move from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to address the gap in the similar-intake comparison?
What Ofsted said about Oswald Road Primary School
Overview
Oswald Road Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "welcoming and nurturing" environment where pupils enjoy their learning. The report highlights that pupils are "happy and safe," benefit from an "ambitious and varied curriculum," and achieve well under high expectations.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully designed" to build knowledge systematically, with all pupils, including those with SEND, accessing the same content.
- Reading is a high priority, supported by daily phonics lessons and books that "reflect the diversity of pupils in the school."
- Teachers effectively break down learning into small steps and provide quick support for pupils who need help, particularly in early years and for those with SEND.
- Pupils display excellent behaviour, are "kind and considerate," and actively take on leadership roles such as eco-leaders.
- Staff feel valued due to decisive actions regarding workload, and the school actively engages with the wider community and parents.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, assessment methods do not cover the specific knowledge taught, preventing teachers from accurately identifying what pupils know and remember.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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