Hartford Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE3 5LE
10 simple reasons to choose St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. One of the 5 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Newcastle upon Tyne LEA.
On average, 30 pupils per class and 25.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 3% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 7% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2009.
Find another school near St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
Independent Prep Schools
Newcastle School for Boys, Junior School (1 mile); Westfield School Junior House (1.6 miles); Newcastle Preparatory School (2.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, Gosforth (0.8 miles); West Jesmond Primary School (2.3 miles); Cragside Primary School (2.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Newcastle School for Boys (1.1 miles); Newcastle High School (1.6 miles); Westfield School (1.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
Gosforth Academy (0.4 miles); Gosforth Junior High Academy (0.7 miles); Longbenton High School (2.8 miles).