Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
URN: 123553 • Oswestry SY11 2TG
Overview
- Name
- Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 123553
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nikki O'Dwyer (since 2025) , Head
- Telephone
- 01691652849
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Upper Brook Street, Oswestry SY11 2TG
Summary
Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Oswestry, Shropshire, accommodating 137 pupils with a capacity of 140. The school fosters a nurturing environment where strong partnerships between families, the community, and staff are prioritised to ensure that each child feels secure, valued, and respected. The school aims to support every child in reaching their full potential, focusing on the development of faith, confidence, skills, and achievements.
The school’s curriculum is enriched by its Catholic ethos, which is reflected in its weekly prayer and liturgy schedule. Students participate in collective worship and are encouraged to engage with Gospel values, such as compassion and kindness, which are integral to daily school life. The school also promotes a sense of community through various fundraising and outreach projects, reinforcing the importance of social responsibility.
Parents are invited to actively engage with the school community, whether through visiting the school or accessing class pages on the website. This collaborative approach ensures that both parents and children benefit from a supportive and enriching educational experience.
The school’s curriculum is enriched by its Catholic ethos, which is reflected in its weekly prayer and liturgy schedule. Students participate in collective worship and are encouraged to engage with Gospel values, such as compassion and kindness, which are integral to daily school life. The school also promotes a sense of community through various fundraising and outreach projects, reinforcing the importance of social responsibility.
Parents are invited to actively engage with the school community, whether through visiting the school or accessing class pages on the website. This collaborative approach ensures that both parents and children benefit from a supportive and enriching educational experience.
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Nearby alternatives
- Woodside Primary School (67.5)
- Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School (62.9)
- Trefonen CofE Primary School (62.8)
- The Meadows Primary School (62.7)
- West Felton CofE Primary School (61.7)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 137
- Boys
- 58
- Girls
- 79
- FSM %
- 23.50
- Open date
- Close date
- 2025-05-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 137 | 58 | 79 | 140 | 23.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 138 | 61 | 77 | 140 | 24.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 131 | 67 | 64 | 140 | 27.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 131 | 67 | 64 | 140 | 27.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 136 | 66 | 70 | 140 | 18.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 138 | 66 | 72 | 140 | 14.50 |
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