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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Goodgraded 03/11/2022Ages 4–11251 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Wigan. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 251 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/11/2022, St Oswald's Catholic Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Wigan can view St Oswald's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 03/11/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)67%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)12%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score107
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score107
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake19.0%
Free school meals19.0%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.9%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled73%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.7%
Attendance94.7%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence10.8%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wigan
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