The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 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
- 224
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 54.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Head
- Mrs Helen Woodward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Martin's Road, Fitton Hill, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 2PY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPark Dean Community Special School
Special school · Very close
Medlock Valley Primary School
Primary · Very close
Marland Fold Community Special School
Special school · Very close
Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 516m away
The Hathershaw College of Technology & Sport
Secondary · 849m away
The Hathershaw College
Secondary · 849m away
Alexandra Park Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Alt Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School?
St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School take?
St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School?
St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School is in Oldham, OL8 2PY, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, St Martin'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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