The short version
Above-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
Staff breakdown
Plus 4 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 169
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 32.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Head
- Mrs Gillian Kay (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Trent Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7YL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeal Vale Primary School
Primary · 556m away
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School
Primary · 562m away
The Crompton House Church of England Academy
Secondary · 893m away
Buckstones Primary School
Primary · 962m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton
Primary · 993m away
Farrowdale House School
Independent · 1.0km away
East Crompton St George's CofE School
Primary · 1.0km away
Crompton Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rushcroft Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rushcroft Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rushcroft Primary School?
Rushcroft Primary School currently has 169 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rushcroft Primary School take?
Rushcroft Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rushcroft Primary School?
Rushcroft Primary School is in Oldham, OL2 7YL, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rushcroft Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rushcroft Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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