SchoolScoresSt Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Nash Avenue, Whiteleas, South Shields, NE34 8NS
0191 536 7922 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 June 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 29 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
45 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
South Shields comparisons use the 13 of its 21 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | South Shields | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 7th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Shields. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Shields. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Shields. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Shields. Higher than 52% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 47% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 34 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Shields. Higher than 20% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 75% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Tyneside. Higher than 35% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Shields. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 83% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 20%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. South Shields figures pool parents at the South Shields schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
28 pupils in this year group.
68% — 6 points above the South Tyneside average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in South Tyneside. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 23 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 37 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | South Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 16th highest of 21 state primary schools in South Shields. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.3% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 21 state primary schools in South Shields. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 2.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 21 state primary schools in South Shields. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.4% | 19.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 21 state primary schools in South Shields. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 7.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 21 state primary schools in South Shields. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 21 state primary schools in South Shields. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 13.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 21 state primary schools in South Shields. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 21 state primary schools in South Shields. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 21 state primary schools in South Shields. Higher than 36% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.4 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 21 state primary schools in South Shields. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 21 state primary schools in South Shields. Higher than 57% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.5% | 8.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Forest View Primary 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ridgeway Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Biddick Hall Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CofE Academy (South Shields) 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2010, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Biddick Hall Infants' School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022
- Cleadon CofE Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Monkton Infants' School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Ashley Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanhope Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields's Ofsted rating?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 June 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields?
80% of the 45 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields as their first choice for 23 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 23 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148911.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.