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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields

Academy converter · South Shields · NE34 8NS

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

226

Local authority

South Tyneside

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in South Shields, South Tyneside, 226 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 40.1%. Religious character: Roman Catholic.

Open schools in South Shields
29
Primary schools in South Shields
21
Academies among open schools in South Shields
41% (12)
Open schools in NE34
21
Primary in NE34
14
Open schools in South Tyneside LA
64
Primary in South Tyneside LA
45

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in South ShieldsNear NE34

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
148911

Location

Address
Nash Avenue, Whiteleas
Postcode
NE34 8NS
Town
South Shields
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
South Tyneside

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
226
Boys / girls
99 / 127
School capacity
256
Capacity fill
226 / 256 (88%)
Free school meals
40.1%
FSM pupils
87
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Governance
Academy trust: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01915367922
Website
www.stoswaldsrc.co.uk

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