The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 265
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 32.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- Dovestone Learning Partnership
- Head
- Miss Ellen Aldred (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stoneleigh Road, Springhead, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 4BH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpringhead Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 370m away
St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Hey-with-Zion Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Waterhead Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Agnes CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Oasis Academy Leesbrook
Secondary · 2.0km away
Counthill School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Knowsley Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Knowsley Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Knowsley Junior School?
Knowsley Junior School currently has 265 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Knowsley Junior School take?
Knowsley Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Knowsley Junior School?
Knowsley Junior School is in Oldham, OL4 4BH, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Knowsley Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Knowsley Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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