St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton

About St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton

St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton is an academy converter in Gateshead, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 190 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 45.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 27.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Gateshead →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

190 / 210 (90%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 December 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Easington Avenue, Gateshead, Gateshead, NE9 7LH

Phone

01914878641

Headteacher

Tracy Musgrove

Website

https://stoswaldswrekenton.bwcet.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton?

St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton is an academy converter in Gateshead, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton have?

St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton has 190 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

56% of pupils at St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton is part of BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton?

St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton is located at Easington Avenue, Gateshead, Gateshead, NE9 7LH.