St Oswald's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN: 108384 • Gateshead NE9 7LH
Overview
- Name
- St Oswald's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
- URN
- 108384
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tracy Musgrove (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Easington Avenue, Gateshead NE9 7LH
Summary
St Oswald's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Wrekenton, Gateshead, is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. The school serves a mixed-gender population of 213 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. With a significant percentage (34.4%) of students eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to providing inclusive education and support for all families.
The school's ethos is rooted in its Catholic values, aiming to see Christ in everyone and fostering a strong sense of community. The curriculum is designed to meet the educational needs of its pupils while promoting personal and spiritual development. The dedicated staff, led by Headteacher Mrs Musgrove, includes a range of teaching and support professionals who work collaboratively to ensure each child's success.
St Oswald's also emphasizes community engagement, hosting events such as the Macmillan Coffee Morning to encourage parental involvement and support local causes. The school prioritises student well-being and offers various services, including before and after school care, to support families in the Wrekenton area.
The school's ethos is rooted in its Catholic values, aiming to see Christ in everyone and fostering a strong sense of community. The curriculum is designed to meet the educational needs of its pupils while promoting personal and spiritual development. The dedicated staff, led by Headteacher Mrs Musgrove, includes a range of teaching and support professionals who work collaboratively to ensure each child's success.
St Oswald's also emphasizes community engagement, hosting events such as the Macmillan Coffee Morning to encourage parental involvement and support local causes. The school prioritises student well-being and offers various services, including before and after school care, to support families in the Wrekenton area.
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Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 213
- Boys
- 110
- Girls
- 103
- FSM %
- 34.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2021-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-10-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 213 | 110 | 103 | 210 | 34.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 213 | 110 | 103 | 210 | 34.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 213 | 110 | 103 | 210 | 34.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 213 | 110 | 103 | 210 | 34.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 213 | 110 | 103 | 210 | 34.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 219 | 118 | 101 | 210 | 33.30 |
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