St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
100%
Capacity
211
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Newcastle upon Tyne community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 211 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Marley, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 97% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 68th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 55 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 26 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Netball, Swimming, as well as clubs including Film Club, Book Club, Art Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Hartford Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5LE |
| Headteacher | Paul Marley |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Number of Pupils | 211 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.2% |
| School Capacity | 211 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (97%)
68th of 13,686
Nationally
3rd of 677
In North East
1st of 55
In Newcastle upon Tyne
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
97%
Expected Standard
33%
Higher Standard
'22/23
90%
'23/24
97%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
78
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hartford Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5LE
Hartford Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5LE
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