St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
URN: 148911 • South Shields NE34 8NS
Overview
- Name
- St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
- URN
- 148911
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 38.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dominic Woodhouse (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915367922
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Nash Avenue, South Shields NE34 8NS
Summary
St. Oswald's Catholic Primary School is a mixed academy located in South Shields, South Tyneside, with a current enrolment of 225 pupils and a capacity for 256. As part of the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, the school is committed to providing a nurturing environment that fosters both academic and personal growth. The ethos of the school is rooted in Catholic values, promoting respect, compassion, and a sense of community among students.
The curriculum at St. Oswald's is designed to be rich and engaging, offering a variety of learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom. Pupils have opportunities to explore local and regional sites of interest, enhancing their educational journey. The school places a strong emphasis on keeping parents informed and involved, providing regular updates through its website and social media platforms.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (36.5%), St. Oswald's is dedicated to supporting all students in their learning and development. The school encourages open communication, inviting parents to reach out for any further information or clarification regarding their child's education.
The curriculum at St. Oswald's is designed to be rich and engaging, offering a variety of learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom. Pupils have opportunities to explore local and regional sites of interest, enhancing their educational journey. The school places a strong emphasis on keeping parents informed and involved, providing regular updates through its website and social media platforms.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (36.5%), St. Oswald's is dedicated to supporting all students in their learning and development. The school encourages open communication, inviting parents to reach out for any further information or clarification regarding their child's education.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- FOI Statement (download)
- Website Terms (other)
- Home (other)
- About Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Our Community (other)
- Our Prospectus (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- South Tyneside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 256
- Pupils
- 225
- Boys
- 102
- Girls
- 123
- FSM %
- 36.50
- Open date
- 2022-02-01
- 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 | 225 | 102 | 123 | 256 | 36.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 234 | 110 | 124 | 256 | 30.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 256 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 256 |
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