St Oswald's Church of England Primary School
Bootle, L30 5RH · Sefton · primary school
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12th of 69 primary schools in Sefton we can score, 74 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 — 8.4/10 against 1,625 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
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 Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Feel Good Club, Study Support, TT Rockstars, Ozzy’s Church Helpers, Forest Fun, Scratch, SATs Revision, and SATs Intervention. Sports include Horse Riding, Cross Country, Yoga, and Football. Arts and music options are Choir, Ukulele, Horrible Histories, Draw & Dance, and Glockenspiel. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 223 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support does the Study Support club offer for pupils needing extra help? How does the curriculum integrate the Horrible Histories club into the wider history teaching?
What Ofsted said about St Oswald's Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes St Oswald’s as a “nurturing school” where pupils “enjoy coming” and feel safe. Leaders maintain “high expectations” for behaviour and achievement, fostering a culture where children are encouraged to “celebrate their own qualities.” The inspection confirms that the school provides a well-structured curriculum and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils behave very well, are “thoughtful towards others,” and report that bullying is rare.
- Leaders promote a strong “love of reading,” with pupils looking forward to visits to the “well-stocked school library.”
- Staff are “highly skilled” in delivering phonics, ensuring books are “carefully matched” to children’s knowledge.
- Pupils with SEND receive appropriate support, allowing them to “access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.”
- Governors hold leaders to account well and prioritise staff “workload and well-being.”
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders must ensure teachers are clear about the specific knowledge pupils should learn and when it should be taught.
- Leaders should ensure all staff are sufficiently trained to deliver aspects of the phonics curriculum consistently well.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding” and “robust” systems in place.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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