The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 434
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 36.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- THE PINNACLE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Bell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Coppice Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 4BL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCoppice Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Hulme Grammar School
Independent · Very close
Belford College Limited
Special school · 697m away
Broadfield Primary School
Primary · 708m away
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 909m away
Oasis Academy Oldham
Secondary · 1.1km away
Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Stanley Road Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Werneth Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Werneth Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Werneth Primary School?
Werneth Primary School currently has 434 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Werneth Primary School take?
Werneth Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Werneth Primary School?
Werneth Primary School is in Oldham, OL8 4BL, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Werneth Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Werneth Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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