Littlemoor Primary School
Oldham, OL4 2RR · Oldham · primary school
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64th 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 — 3.1/10 against 903 of them, against 2.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Littlemoor Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Cheerleading, Arts and Crafts, Construction, and Reading Club, as well as Football and Cross Country. A breakfast club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 313 pupils against a stated capacity of 341. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific actions are being taken to address the areas highlighted in the 2024 Ofsted inspection? How does the breakfast club integrate with the wider school day for families who attend?
What Ofsted said about Littlemoor Primary School
Overview
Littlemoor Primary School is described as a "vibrant, welcoming school" where pupils are happy and behaviour is good. While the curriculum has been improved and is now "broad, balanced and ambitious," the report states that "some pupils have gaps in their learning" due to previous weaknesses, meaning they "do not achieve as well as they should."
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and friendly," with disruption to learning being "rare."
- The early years provision is strong, with children learning "all that they should in readiness for Year 1."
- Most pupils become "confident and fluent readers" by Year 3 due to effective phonics teaching.
- Pupils benefit from a "wide range of experiences" beyond the academic curriculum, such as trips and clubs.
- Staff feel "valued" and the school prioritises their well-being and workload management.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must design learning tasks that help pupils "acquire knowledge securely over time" and deepen their understanding in some subjects.
- Staff need to ensure pupils can "recall and build on their previous learning" by providing sufficient opportunities to recap prior knowledge.
- The school must ensure pupils have sufficient opportunities to learn about "different religions, cultures and fundamental British values."
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 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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