The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 258
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sally Dell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Rowland Way, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 3LQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHey-with-Zion Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
Primary · 625m away
Springhead Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 763m away
Waterhead Academy
Secondary · 964m away
Knowsley Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Oasis Academy Leesbrook
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Greenacres Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy?
St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy currently has 258 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy?
St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy is in Oldham, OL4 3LQ, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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