Is St Oswald's Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 15 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 27th of 73 primary schools in Sefton. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Oswald's Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 77% of pupils at St Oswald's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Oswald's Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Oswald's Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Oswald's Church of England Primary School

Ronald Ross Avenue, Netherton, Bootle, L30 5RH

Local ranking27th of 73 primary schools in Sefton

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 15 November 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 77.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 90.0%
Writing (Expected): 77.0%
Maths (Expected): 87.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 90.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 228
Boys: 107 (48%)
Girls: 116 (52%)
Capacity: 210 (106% full)
SEND: 39.0%
FSM Eligible: 43.8%
EAL: 13.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 35.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,817/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.4%
White Other: 5.7%
Other: 2.6%
Black African: 2.2%
Asian Chinese: 1.8%
Black Other: 1.8%
Mixed Other: 0.9%
Asian Indian: 0.9%

82.4%

White British

5.7%

White Other

2.6%

Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01515254580

head.StOswalds@schools.sefton.gov.uk

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Ronald Ross Avenue

Bootle, North West

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Administrative

URN: 104900
UKPRN: 10068598
Establishment No.: 3303

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