St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton
90%
Capacity
190
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton
St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Gateshead community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 190 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tracy Musgrove, it falls under Gateshead local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2713th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 61 in Gateshead.
St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton is a popular choice with families — it received 29 applications for 16 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 57% recommending the school (14 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton include Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Dance, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Drama, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gateshead, St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton 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 | Easington Avenue, Gateshead, Gateshead, NE9 7LH |
| Headteacher | Tracy Musgrove |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Number of Pupils | 190 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.8% |
| School Capacity | 190 / 210 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Dec 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2713th of 13,686
Nationally
146th of 677
In North East
14th of 61
In Gateshead
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
14 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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
29
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% 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, Wrekenton
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Contact Information
Easington Avenue, Gateshead
Gateshead, NE9 7LH
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