The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (120% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 253
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
- Head
- Mrs Joelle Hardman (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Roundthorn Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 5LN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOasis Academy Leesbrook
Secondary · Very close
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 637m away
Sapience Girls Academy
Independent · 764m away
Alt Academy
Primary · 835m away
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
Primary · 853m away
Alexandra Park Junior School
Primary · 903m away
St Hugh's CofE Primary School
Primary · 950m away
Horton Mill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Roundthorn Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Roundthorn Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Roundthorn Primary Academy?
Roundthorn Primary Academy currently has 253 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Roundthorn Primary Academy take?
Roundthorn Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Roundthorn Primary Academy?
Roundthorn Primary Academy is in Oldham, OL4 5LN, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Roundthorn Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Roundthorn Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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