The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 45 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 21 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Head
- Mrs Pamela Hartley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rushcroft Road, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7PP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Crompton House Church of England Academy
Secondary · 332m away
Crompton Primary School
Primary · 979m away
Rushcroft Primary School
Primary · 993m away
Beal Vale Primary School
Primary · 996m away
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Farrowdale House School
Independent · 1.2km away
Thornham St. James CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Fir Bank Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton?
St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton take?
St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton?
St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton is in Oldham, OL2 7PP, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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