The short version
Average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 244
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 8.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kayleigh Pearson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rhodes Avenue, Uppermill, Oldham, Lancashire, OL3 6EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSaddleworth School
Secondary · 350m away
Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Greenfield Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Diggle School
Primary · 1.8km away
Greenfield St Mary's CofE School
Primary · 2.2km away
Bright Futures School
Independent · 2.3km away
Delph Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Friezland Primary School
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Chad's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Chad's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Chad's Church of England Primary School?
St Chad's Church of England Primary School currently has 244 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Chad's Church of England Primary School take?
St Chad's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Chad's Church of England Primary School?
St Chad's Church of England Primary School is in Oldham, OL3 6EE, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Chad's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Chad's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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