The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 627
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 16.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Head
- Mr Greg Ball (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Baytree Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 0NH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFerney Field Community Special School
Special school · 648m away
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 733m away
St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Middleton Technology School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Halcyon Way School
Free school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Mills Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mills Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mills Hill Primary School?
Mills Hill Primary School currently has 627 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mills Hill Primary School take?
Mills Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mills Hill Primary School?
Mills Hill Primary School is in Oldham, OL9 0NH, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mills Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mills Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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