Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
Oldham, OL8 4JD · Oldham · primary school
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69th 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 — 0.8/10 against 2,500 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 62% | 0.65 |
| 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.
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% 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 (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 460 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 children reach the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Pupils are described as “proud to attend” the school, where they are “polite, well mannered and care deeply for each other.” The report highlights a “reading-rich environment” and strong personal development, with pupils achieving well in most subjects and demonstrating high expectations for their learning.
Strengths
- Pupils “behave very well” and “concentrate fully on their learning,” producing “high-quality work.”
- The school has made “effective” progress in teaching reading, with staff acting as “experts in teaching phonics” and providing targeted support for those who find it difficult.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “expert support” and “achieve well” due to swift identification of needs and adapted teaching.
- Attendance has “improved noticeably” through consistent efforts to ensure punctuality and regular rewards for attendance.
- Staff feel “increasingly well supported” by leadership, which provides professional development while ensuring workloads remain “manageable.”
Areas to improve
- In “a few subjects,” the curriculum “lacks precision around what important content pupils need to learn and when they need to be taught it,” which hinders secure knowledge building.
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 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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