The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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, 34 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 435
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 30.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Forster
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Stansfield Road, Failsworth, Oldham, Greater Manchester, M35 9EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 602m away
Kaskenmoor School
Secondary · 650m away
Hollinwood Academy
Academy · 670m away
Greater Manchester Independent School
Independent · 710m away
New Bridge School
Special school · 726m away
Teenage Kicks
Independent · 732m away
Co-op Academy Failsworth
Secondary · 856m away
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Higher Failsworth Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Higher Failsworth Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Higher Failsworth Primary School?
Higher Failsworth Primary School currently has 435 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Higher Failsworth Primary School take?
Higher Failsworth Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Higher Failsworth Primary School?
Higher Failsworth Primary School is in Oldham, M35 9EA, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Higher Failsworth Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Higher Failsworth Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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