St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
88%
Capacity
225
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the South Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 225 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 256 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields "Good", the school is led by headteacher Dominic Woodhouse, it falls under South Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5649th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 37 in South Tyneside.
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 27 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 80% recommending the school (45 responses).
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, South Shields include Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Dance, Netball, as well as clubs including Choir, Eco Club, Coding, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Tyneside, St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Nash Avenue, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 8NS |
| Headteacher | Dominic Woodhouse |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 225 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.5% |
| School Capacity | 225 / 256 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Jan 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Jan 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5649th of 13,686
Nationally
299th of 677
In North East
18th of 37
In South Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
66%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
45 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
2025/26Oversubscribed27
35
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
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Contact Information
Nash Avenue, South Shields
South Tyneside, NE34 8NS
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