The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 46 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 21 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 232
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 33.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Head
- Mrs Gillian Kay (Executive Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Propps Hall Drive, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0ND
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
Hardman Fold Community Special School
Special school · 563m away
Teenage Kicks
Independent · 569m away
Greater Manchester Independent School
Independent · 572m away
Spring Brook Academy
Academy · 640m away
Mather Street Primary School
Primary · 689m away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 770m away
Co-op Academy Failsworth
Secondary · 928m away
Questions parents ask
What is Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School currently has 232 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School take?
Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School is in Manchester, M35 0ND, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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