Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
Oldham, OL1 3EZ · Oldham · primary school
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33rd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.7/10 against 752 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 412 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 who are below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific enrichment opportunities are available to pupils during the school day? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
Overview
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school is described as an “oasis of calm” where pupils feel “supportive, safe and happy.” Leaders maintain high ambitions for all pupils to “unlock great potential,” resulting in a curriculum that builds effectively on prior knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, knowing what is expected of them, and enjoy a range of activities that ensure positive behaviour during lunchtime.
- The curriculum is clearly structured, with teachers delivering high-quality training and resources; pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive appropriate adaptations and early support.
- Phonics provision is successful, with staff expertly identifying and helping those who need support, ensuring most pupils become “confident and fluent readers” by Year 2.
- Early years provision offers “caring relationships” and “high-quality interactions,” preparing children well for key stage 1.
- Staff are “proud to work at the school” and benefit from ongoing professional development and well-being support.
Areas to improve
- The school should refine assessment strategies in some subjects to ensure teachers “clearly identify what pupils can and cannot remember from their prior learning.”
- The school should provide pupils who have been absent with opportunities to “catch up with their peers” to address gaps in learning.
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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