Fir Bank Primary School
Oldham, OL2 6SJ · Oldham · primary school
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8th of 71 primary schools in Oldham we can score, 86 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.9/10 against 4,254 of them, against 7.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fir Bank Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 238 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How is the after-school club structured for daily attendance?
What Ofsted said about Fir Bank Primary School
Overview
Fir Bank Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils “thoroughly enjoy attending” and feel “happy and safe.” Leaders have implemented a “broad and balanced curriculum” that enables most pupils to achieve well, supported by staff who are “kind and friendly” and maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils feel valued, behave well, and have an “age-appropriate understanding of equality and diversity.”
- Leaders provide effective training, and teachers are “adept at addressing pupils’ misunderstandings” to consolidate learning.
- Reading is a priority, with initiatives like an “inviting and well-stocked library” fostering a love of books.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders taking effective steps to reduce workload; staff describe the school as “like a family.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and follow the same curriculum as their peers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must finalise curriculum design in a few subjects to ensure all staff know “what to teach and when,” as currently some pupils lack depth of knowledge.
- Leaders should ensure all staff deliver the phonics programme “with fidelity” to help a small number of pupils build accuracy in reading.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding” where staff receive up-to-date training and work closely with external agencies to provide timely support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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