The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 33 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 39.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- CROMPTON HOUSE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Adil Rashid (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Salts Street, Salts Street, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7SY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEast Crompton St James CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Farrowdale House School
Independent · 458m away
Rushcroft Primary School
Primary · 556m away
The Crompton House Church of England Academy
Secondary · 729m away
Crompton Primary School
Primary · 735m away
East Crompton St George's CofE School
Primary · 916m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton
Primary · 996m away
Buckstones Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Beal Vale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beal Vale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beal Vale Primary School?
Beal Vale Primary School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beal Vale Primary School take?
Beal Vale Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beal Vale Primary School?
Beal Vale Primary School is in Oldham, OL2 7SY, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beal Vale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Beal Vale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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