The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp 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)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 404
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 44.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- CRANMER EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Couper-Barton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mayfield Road, Derker, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4LG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreenacres Primary Academy
Primary · 748m away
St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 821m away
Horton Mill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hey-with-Zion Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Greenhill Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Sapience Girls Academy
Independent · 1.8km away
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Mayfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mayfield Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mayfield Primary School?
Mayfield Primary School currently has 404 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mayfield Primary School take?
Mayfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mayfield Primary School?
Mayfield Primary School is in Oldham, OL1 4LG, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mayfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mayfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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