The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 36 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 20 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 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
- 332
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 46.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Head
- Mr Daniel Whittle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Hive Street, Hollinwood, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 4QS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOasis Academy Oldham
Secondary · 624m away
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Primary · 705m away
Hollinwood Academy
Academy · 791m away
Oasis Academy Limeside
Primary · 793m away
Kaskenmoor School
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New Bridge School
Special school · 902m away
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 954m away
Higher Failsworth Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School?
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School currently has 332 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School take?
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School?
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School is in Oldham, OL8 4QS, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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