The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 429
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 55.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Head
- Mr Paul Wardle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ruth Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 3EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Springboard Project
Free school · 845m away
Future Finders Employability College
Special school · 871m away
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Secondary · 930m away
Horton Mill Community Primary School
Primary · 971m away
Greenhill Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Richmond Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Westwood High
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Cross Ceva Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Cross Ceva Primary School?
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School currently has 429 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Cross Ceva Primary School take?
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Cross Ceva Primary School?
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School is in Oldham, OL1 3EZ, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Cross Ceva Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holy Cross Ceva Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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