SchoolScoresSt Oswald's CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of THE DIOCESE OF COVENTRY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Addison Road, Rugby, CV22 7DJ
01788 543882 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Rugby comparisons use the 16 of its 35 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 19 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 | Rugby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 11th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rugby. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 89% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rugby. 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 10th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rugby. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 82% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rugby. Higher than 52% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 47% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rugby. Higher than 45% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 74% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 9th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rugby. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). 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. Rugby figures pool parents at the Rugby 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
32 pupils in this year group.
56% — 5 points below the Warwickshire average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 59% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 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 Warwickshire. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 25 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 22 |
| Of those, offered a place | 22 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 54 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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 Church of England 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 | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 35 state primary schools in Rugby. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 39.2% | 23.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 35 state primary schools in Rugby. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 35 state primary schools in Rugby. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 15.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 5th highest of 35 state primary schools in Rugby. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.5% | 16.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 32nd lowest of 35 state primary schools in Rugby. Lower than 13% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 30th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Rugby. Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.1% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 26th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Rugby. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.7 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 32nd lowest of 35 state primary schools in Rugby. Lower than 7% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.52% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 35 state primary schools in Rugby. Higher than 100% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 45.1 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 35 state primary schools in Rugby. Higher than 99% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 16.9 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 32 state primary schools in Rugby. Higher than 99% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 52.9% | 13.9%* | 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
- St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakfield Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 4 strong, 3 expected · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Henry Hinde School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Marie's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crescent School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Riverside Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bilton Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023)
- Long Lawford Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rokeby Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cawston Grange Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Oswald's CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Oswald's CofE Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Oswald's CofE Academy?
86% of the 28 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Oswald's CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Oswald's CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 22 families put St Oswald's CofE Academy as their first choice for 25 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 22 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 142022.
- 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.