St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School
Hebburn, NE31 1HT · South Tyneside · primary school
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19th of 38 primary schools in South Tyneside we can score, 45 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 — 7.0/10 against 1,893 of 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 62% | 3.32 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
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 CofE Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 181 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or arts projects are scheduled for the current term? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School
Overview
St Oswald’s C of E Aided Primary School is described as a “warm and welcoming” environment where pupils are “polite and well mannered.” The report highlights that pupils are “happy and settled” and feel safe, benefiting from a curriculum that prepares them for their “next steps” through high expectations and a rich range of experiences.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “mapped out carefully,” with clear progression in subjects like history and mathematics, and thoughtful links between areas such as music and dance.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well through “bespoke adaptations” and staff receive specific training to meet their needs.
- Reading is a strong feature; pupils make a “flying start” in early years phonics and older pupils talk “enthusiastically” about books and authors.
- Personal, social and health education is “well-sequenced” and connected to wider opportunities, including safety workshops and career showcases.
- Staff work collaboratively and benefit from “purposeful professional development” planned by leaders.
Areas to improve
- Learning tasks and activities are “not consistently well matched” to the school’s curriculum intentions, meaning some pupils are not fully supported to learn key knowledge.
- The new governing body lacks a “detailed understanding” of the school’s work, and opportunities to hold leaders to account are “not yet fully embedded.”
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 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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