St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
101%
Capacity
635
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 635 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Oswald's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Donna Hay, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9189th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 62nd out of 102 in Liverpool.
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 97 applications for 63 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.1/5 from 11 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Oswald's Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Dance, Cricket, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Book Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, St Oswald's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the North West 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Montague Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L13 5TE |
| Headteacher | Donna Hay |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 635 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.0% |
| School Capacity | 635 / 630 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9189th of 13,686
Nationally
1320th of 2,065
In North West
62nd of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
56%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed63
97
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Montague Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L13 5TE
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