St Oswald's Catholic Primary School

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11251 pupils

Council Avenue, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4 9AZWebsite01942724820

Good251 pupilsAges 4–11

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Good3y ago

Inspected Nov 2022

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils251

Good3y ago

Ages4 - 11

Pupils251

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

251 / 330 (76%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~36*

Head Teacher

Mr Craig Goulding

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Nov 2022

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 58%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

4.9%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.9%vs 6.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence11.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.9%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support19.5%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.2%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty34 pupils (60%)

Speech, Language & Communication11 pupils (19%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health7 pupils (12%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (2%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (2%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (2%)

Other1 pupils (2%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)12

Teaching assistants (FTE)10

Support staff (FTE)14

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils251

Free school meals20.3%

English as additional language2.8%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British92.4%

Other2.4%

White Other1.6%

Mixed Other1.2%

White Irish1.2%

Asian Other0.4%

Chinese0.4%

Black African0.4%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 4Average

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Mar 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingCARNEGIE LIBRARYGrade II Listed

Spending Per Pupil

£5,930

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,470 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,762

Support staff£1,085

Premises£252

Energy£127

Learning resources£232

Income per pupil£5,859

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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