The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
- 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 235
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- THE OAK TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Rachael McLaughlin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Grasmere Road, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6SJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThornham St. James CofE Primary School
Primary · 692m away
Royton Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton
Primary · 1.3km away
The Crompton House Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Crompton Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St. Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Fir Bank Primary School?
Fir Bank Primary School currently has 235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fir Bank Primary School take?
Fir Bank Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fir Bank Primary School?
Fir Bank Primary School is in Oldham, OL2 6SJ, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fir Bank Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fir Bank Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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