St Oswald's Church of England Primary School
109%
Capacity
228
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Oswald's Church of England Primary School
St Oswald's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Sefton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 228 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Oswald's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Murtagh, it falls under Sefton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10764th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 59 in Sefton.
St Oswald's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 30 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 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, 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 Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, Library, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Gymnastics, Netball, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Drama, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, St Oswald's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the North West 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Ronald Ross Avenue, Bootle, Sefton, L30 5RH |
| Headteacher | Emma Murtagh |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 228 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.2% |
| School Capacity | 228 / 210 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10764th of 13,686
Nationally
1582nd of 2,065
In North West
45th of 59
In Sefton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
50%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
54
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ronald Ross Avenue, Bootle
Sefton, L30 5RH
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