St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth

URN: 148811 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE3 5LE

Overview

Name
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
URN
148811
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Paul Marley (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01912852437
Website
Visit
Address
Hartford Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE3 5LE

Summary

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, located in Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 211 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a strong Catholic ethos, promoting values such as faith, community, and respect. The headteacher emphasizes the importance of a supportive environment where students can thrive academically and spiritually.

The curriculum at St Oswald's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, covering core subjects such as English, Maths, and Science, alongside Religious Education and the arts. The school also prioritises the development of British values and environmental awareness, as evidenced by its Eco Team initiatives and various community projects.

St Oswald's offers additional support for students through its Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision and Pupil Premium initiatives. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, providing resources and information to support families, including guidance on healthy eating and wellbeing. For more information, visit their website at www.stoswaldsnewcastle.co.uk.

Key details

LA
Newcastle upon Tyne
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
211
Boys
101
Girls
110
FSM %
6.20
Open date
2021-10-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-12-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 211 101 110 210 6.20
2024-09-11 209 100 109 210 6.70
2023-09-11 208 103 105 210 5.30
2022-09-11 208 103 105 210 5.30

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