St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton
URN: 148409 • Gateshead NE9 7LH
Overview
- Name
- St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton
- URN
- 148409
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 39.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tracy Musgrove (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914878641
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Easington Avenue, Gateshead NE9 7LH
Summary
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, located in Wrekenton, Gateshead, is an academy converter serving a mixed-gender student body of 190 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust and is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where the values of the Catholic faith are integrated into daily life. The school's ethos emphasizes seeing Christ in everyone, promoting respect and compassion within the community.
The curriculum at St Oswald's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, focusing on both academic achievement and personal development. The school offers various support services, including provisions for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all children receive the assistance they need to thrive. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through events such as the Macmillan Coffee Morning and Meet the Teacher sessions, fostering a strong community spirit.
With 45.80% of pupils eligible for free school meals, St Oswald's is dedicated to inclusivity and support for families from diverse backgrounds. The school prioritizes well-being and aims to create a safe, welcoming environment for all students. For more information, visit their website at https://stoswaldswrekenton.bwcet.com.
The curriculum at St Oswald's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, focusing on both academic achievement and personal development. The school offers various support services, including provisions for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all children receive the assistance they need to thrive. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through events such as the Macmillan Coffee Morning and Meet the Teacher sessions, fostering a strong community spirit.
With 45.80% of pupils eligible for free school meals, St Oswald's is dedicated to inclusivity and support for families from diverse backgrounds. The school prioritizes well-being and aims to create a safe, welcoming environment for all students. For more information, visit their website at https://stoswaldswrekenton.bwcet.com.
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Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 190
- Boys
- 88
- Girls
- 102
- FSM %
- 45.80
- Open date
- 2021-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 190 | 88 | 102 | 210 | 45.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 196 | 98 | 98 | 210 | 50.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 216 | 112 | 104 | 210 | 39.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 216 | 112 | 104 | 210 | 39.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 210 |
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