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St. Oswald's CofE Primary School

St. Oswald's CofE Primary School

Leeds, LS20 9BTPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

94%

Capacity

418

Pupils

3.8x

Demand

About St. Oswald's CofE Primary School

St. Oswald's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 418 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 446 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St. Oswald's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matilda Brown, it falls under Leeds local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6940th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 107th out of 204 in Leeds.

St. Oswald's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 148 applications for 39 places, making it 3.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.

St. Oswald's CofE Primary School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.5/5 from 1 parents).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St. Oswald's CofE Primary School include Music Rooms, Forest School, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Netball, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Chess, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, St. Oswald's CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressThe Green, Leeds, Leeds, LS20 9BT
HeadteacherMatilda Brown
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils418
Free School Meals (FSM)9.6%
School Capacity418 / 446 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (6 Dec 2023): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)

6940th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 51%

737th of 1,506

In Yorkshire and the Humber

Top 50%

107th of 204

In Leeds

Top 52%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

63%

Expected Standard

10%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:79%
Higher:37%
Writing
Expected:83%
Higher:21%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:69%
Higher:21%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -5%

'22/23

68%

'23/24

63%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

7
Music RoomsForest SchoolDining HallGymnasiumSensory RoomICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryRoundersNetballTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaChessArt Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

39

Applications

148

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

33 families put this school as their 1st choice (22% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Oswald's CofE Primary School

St. Oswald's CofE 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.

Contact Information

01943873570www.stoswaldsleeds.org

The Green, Leeds

Leeds, LS20 9BT

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The Green, Leeds

Leeds, LS20 9BT

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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