St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
96%
Capacity
134
Pupils
4.0x
Demand
About St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 134 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 140 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Donna Wilson-Smith, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% 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 1598th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 170 in County Durham.
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 81 applications for 20 places, making it 4.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Netball, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Choir, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street, Durham, County Durham, DH1 3DQ |
| Headteacher | Donna Wilson-Smith |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 134 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.7% |
| School Capacity | 134 / 140 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Sept 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Oct 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1598th of 13,686
Nationally
83rd of 677
In North East
21st of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
80%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
81
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Street, Durham
County Durham, DH1 3DQ
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Opening Hours
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