Horton Mill Community Primary School
Oldham, OL4 1GL · Oldham · primary school
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65th 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 — 1.1/10 against 2,336 of them, against 1.3/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 62% | 0.92 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Horton Mill Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 238 pupils against a stated capacity of 253. 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 expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help students reach the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes with the current number of places?
What Ofsted said about Horton Mill Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy a “welcoming learning community” characterised by positive relationships and high behavioural standards. However, the quality of education “requires improvement” because recent curriculum changes have not yet resolved significant gaps in pupils’ knowledge, and leadership oversight is insufficient.
Strengths
- Pupils are “respectful and kind,” benefiting from initiatives like “playground pals” that support positive breaktimes.
- Reading provision has improved significantly, with a new phonics programme and matched books helping pupils develop “fluency and confidence.”
- Early years provision is “strong and effective,” well-preparing children for Key Stage 1, including those speaking English as an additional language.
- Staff receive support for workload management and subject knowledge, while attendance rates are “improving” due to swift action on absences.
- Pupils develop as “confident, young citizens” through roles in the school council and visits to diverse cultural sites.
Areas to improve
- Ensure recent curriculum improvements result in pupils gaining a “strong body of knowledge in the longer term” to address current gaps.
- Implement routine checks of pupils’ understanding of prior learning before introducing new content to quickly address misconceptions.
- Improve governance by ensuring leaders gain the expertise to offer “constructive and effective support and challenge” regarding educational quality.
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 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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