The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 19 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 11-18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 237
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.4%
Governance
- Head
- Mrs Hilary Henderson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Location
Oldham, OL2 5LU
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt. Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North
Secondary · 456m away
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 661m away
The Chadderton Preparatory School
Independent · 1.3km away
Burnley Brow Community School
Primary · 1.4km away
EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale
Independent · 1.4km away
Bare Trees Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
North Chadderton School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Paul's CofE Primary School?
St Paul's CofE Primary School currently has 237 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's CofE Primary School take?
St Paul's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 11-18. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Paul's CofE Primary School?
St Paul's CofE Primary School is in Oldham, OL2 5LU. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Paul'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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