The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 42 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 322
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 62.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- KINGFISHER LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Michael Ball & Joanne Backhouse
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Deanshut Road, Fitton Hill, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 2PN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Park Dean Community Special School
Special school · 367m away
Marland Fold Community Special School
Special school · 425m away
Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 477m away
The Hathershaw College of Technology & Sport
Secondary · 744m away
The Hathershaw College
Secondary · 744m away
Alexandra Park Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Broadfield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Medlock Valley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Medlock Valley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Medlock Valley Primary School?
Medlock Valley Primary School currently has 322 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Medlock Valley Primary School take?
Medlock Valley Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Medlock Valley Primary School?
Medlock Valley Primary School is in Oldham, OL8 2PN, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Medlock Valley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Medlock Valley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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