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St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton

Gateshead, NE9 7LHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2713 of 13,686 nationally

About St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton

Parent feedback at St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton, is a mixed bag, with 57% of respondents saying they would recommend the school to other parents, according to the most recent Parent View survey. That figure comes from 14 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025. The school is clearly popular locally: for the 2025/26 reception intake, it received 29 applications for just 16 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.81. All 16 first-preference applicants were offered a place. On the positive side, 86% of parents felt their child is happy at the school (strongly agree or agree), and a similar proportion said their child feels safe. However, concerns are not always dealt with to parents' satisfaction: 43% disagreed that concerns are handled properly, and 29% disagreed that bullying is dealt with quickly and effectively. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, rated it Good across all areas including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressEasington Avenue, Gateshead, Gateshead, NE9 7LH
HeadteacherTracy Musgrove
Local AuthorityGateshead
Number of Pupils190
Free School Meals (FSM)45.8%
School Capacity190 / 210 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Dec 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
GymnasiumLibraryPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteArt StudiosMusic RoomsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsCross CountryDanceCricketFootballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubBook ClubDramaChoirArt Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: stoswaldswrekenton.bwcet.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton

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