Greenfield St Mary's CofE School
Oldham, OL3 7DW · Oldham · primary school
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12th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,232 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 6.0/10 nationally. 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| 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.
Greenfield St Mary's CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 158 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
How does the school support pupils to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes for pupils from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Greenfield St Mary's CofE School
Overview
Greenfield St Mary's CofE School is rated as 'Good' across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where "pupils are valued highly" and lie at the heart of decision-making, fostering an environment where children feel "happy and secure." Leaders maintain high aspirations, resulting in most pupils achieving well academically and behaving with thoughtfulness and care.
Strengths
- The school delivers an "ambitious and well-ordered curriculum" that helps pupils build a "rich body of knowledge over time."
- Staff use assessment strategies effectively to identify and act on "pupils’ misunderstandings effectively and quickly."
- Reading is a high priority, with early years children gaining the knowledge to become "confident, fluent readers" and receiving timely support if they fall behind.
- Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour, being "polite and considerate," and benefit from diverse opportunities to develop talents through clubs and trips.
- Governors are "knowledgeable" and rigorous, while staff morale is high, with employees feeling "valued" and supported regarding workload.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must better adapt curriculum delivery for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as current adaptations sometimes hinder these pupils from achieving as well as they could.
- The school needs to ensure older pupils read from the "broad range of texts that are available," as some currently lack a "deep, rich knowledge of different books and authors."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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.
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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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