St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool, L13 5TE · Liverpool · primary school
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62nd of 104 primary schools in Liverpool we can score, 114 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.2/10 against 2,074 of them, against 3.5/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join art, choir, guitar, sewing, storytelling, movie, and enterprise clubs, as well as Spanish and sign language groups. Sports include football, ju-jitsu, and dance. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 608 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum integrate the enterprise club into daily learning?
What Ofsted said about St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud, kind, and respectful of diversity. The school community is welcoming, with staff fostering positive relationships with parents and prioritising pupil well-being and high expectations for achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are kind towards each other, and readily assume roles of responsibility such as play leaders.
- The curriculum is "suitably broad and ambitious," with careful thought given to learning from early years to Year 6.
- Staff are well trained in early reading, ensuring books match learned sounds, which helps pupils with difficulties catch up quickly.
- The school identifies the additional needs of pupils with SEND swiftly and accurately, supporting them to access the same curriculum as classmates.
- Parents are fully supportive, appreciating the information received about their children’s learning and the school’s close collaboration.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils do not attend school as often as they should, missing important learning and developing gaps in knowledge; the school must support families to improve attendance rates.
- Some staff do not check that pupils’ knowledge is secure before introducing new learning, hindering deep understanding; the school must ensure staff are equipped to identify and remedy misconceptions first.
Safeguarding
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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