The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 48 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 21 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 399
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Head
- Mrs C Brogan (Headteacher)
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
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Roman Road, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5PQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 319m away
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North
Secondary · 374m away
EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale
Independent · 1.5km away
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
SEE (Oldham)
Independent · 1.7km away
Burnley Brow Community School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Chadderton Preparatory School
Independent · 1.8km away
Path 4
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School currently has 399 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School take?
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School is in Oldham, OL2 5PQ, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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