The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 398
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 36.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Head
- Mrs Patricia Burton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Tilbury Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 2HJ
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St Hilda's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Hilda's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Hilda's CofE Primary School?
St Hilda's CofE Primary School currently has 398 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Hilda's CofE Primary School take?
St Hilda's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Hilda's CofE Primary School?
St Hilda's CofE Primary School is in Oldham, OL1 2HJ, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Hilda's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Hilda's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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