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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School

Warrington, WA1 3LBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
11 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
#9,203
of 13,686 nationally

About St Oswald's Catholic Primary School

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School in Warrington is a popular choice among local families, with 11 first-preference applications for just 12 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 3 to 1. The school received 36 applications in total for those 12 spots, which suggests strong demand in the community. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high level of first-choice applications is a practical signal that families actively want to send their children here. The school is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision on site. Headteacher Sharon Orwin leads a school of 206 pupils, just below its capacity of 210, and 18.4 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressPadgate Lane, Warrington, Warrington, WA1 3LB
HeadteacherSharon Orwin
Local AuthorityWarrington
Number of Pupils206
Free School Meals (FSM)18.4%
School Capacity206 / 210 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomLibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsRoundersSwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubCodingDramaFilm ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

Source: stoswaldscatholicprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.