The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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, 31 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 19 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 330
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 50.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Head
- Mr Mark Roberts (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
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
White Bank Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 3JQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOasis Academy Limeside
Primary · 535m away
New Bridge School
Special school · 869m away
Hollinwood Academy
Academy · 945m away
Kaskenmoor School
Secondary · 955m away
Oasis Academy Oldham
Secondary · 1.1km away
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Hathershaw College of Technology & Sport
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Limehurst Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Limehurst Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Limehurst Community Primary School?
Limehurst Community Primary School currently has 330 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Limehurst Community Primary School take?
Limehurst Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Limehurst Community Primary School?
Limehurst Community Primary School is in Oldham, OL8 3JQ, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Limehurst Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Limehurst 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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