The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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)
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 51.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Alison Tunnicliffe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Lime Green Road, Limehurst Village, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 3NG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Holy Family RC Primary School?
Holy Family RC Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Family RC Primary School take?
Holy Family RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Family RC Primary School?
Holy Family RC Primary School is in Oldham, OL8 3NG, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Family RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holy Family RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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