Limehurst Community Primary School
Oldham, OL8 3JQ · Oldham · primary school
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16th 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 — 7.2/10 against 1,099 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Limehurst Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 5.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 323 pupils against a stated capacity of 354. 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 maths? What specific trips are planned for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Limehurst Community Primary School
Overview
Limehurst Community Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a welcoming environment where pupils are "happy and well cared for." The report highlights a "relentless focus on removing barriers to pupils’ achievement" and notes that the school has "considerably strengthened the quality of education" in recent years.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well thought out" and "rich," ensuring pupils develop broad knowledge and are prepared well for secondary school.
- Staff use "skilful questioning and clear modelling" to enhance learning, with a particular success in the consistent teaching of phonics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive support "well matched to their individual needs" and follow the same curriculum as their peers.
- The atmosphere is "very calm," with pupils behaving well and showing maturity in understanding "equality and diversity."
- Governors have "detailed knowledge of all aspects of school life," and staff morale is high due to mindful workload management.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always identify pupils’ misconceptions quickly enough, occasionally introducing new concepts before pupils are ready, which hinders deep learning.
- The school should ensure teachers are "suitably equipped to check that pupils’ knowledge is secure before introducing new content."
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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
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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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