The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp 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)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 32.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Head
- Mrs Zaira Cook (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Southlink, Glodwick, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 1GL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreenhill Academy
Primary · 504m away
Sapience Girls Academy
Independent · 545m away
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 600m away
Alexandra Park Junior School
Primary · 892m away
Future Finders Employability College
Special school · 1.0km away
Roundthorn Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Oasis Academy Leesbrook
Secondary · 1.2km away
Broadfield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Horton Mill Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Horton Mill Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Horton Mill Community Primary School?
Horton Mill Community Primary School currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Horton Mill Community Primary School take?
Horton Mill Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Horton Mill Community Primary School?
Horton Mill Community Primary School is in Oldham, OL4 1GL, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Horton Mill Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Horton Mill Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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