The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 191
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 28.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- KINGFISHER LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Beverley O'Neill
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Blackshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmE-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy
Secondary · Very close
Royton Hall Primary School
Primary · 672m away
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
SEE (Oldham)
Independent · 1.4km away
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North
Secondary · 1.4km away
Willowpark Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
St. Theresa's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School?
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School take?
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School?
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School is in Oldham, OL2 6NT, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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