Royton Hall Primary School
Oldham, OL2 6RW · Oldham · primary school
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32nd 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 — 4.6/10 against 2,557 of them, against 4.0/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 62% | 2.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Royton Hall Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 324 pupils against a stated capacity of 391. 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 enrichment opportunities are available for students who meet the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Royton Hall Primary School
Overview
Royton Hall Primary School is described as a welcoming place where pupils feel a strong sense of pride and are well cared for. The report highlights a culture of high expectations, with pupils demonstrating polite behaviour, respect, and strong engagement in their learning. Leaders have effectively refined the curriculum to meet pupils’ needs, resulting in good achievement across many subjects and well-prepared students for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and well mannered," showing respect and concentrating well in lessons to produce "high-quality work."
- The curriculum is "ambitious and carefully thought out," with teachers delivering it clearly and using purposeful activities to build knowledge.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has been "transformed," with effective systems to identify needs and provide support.
- Early years provision is strong, with children showing "strong engagement" and building foundational language skills through rhymes and books.
- Governors "know the school well" and effectively support and challenge the school, while staff value the support provided for their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The reading strategy is not fully embedded, limiting older pupils’ opportunities to develop an appreciation of a "full range of literature" and different authors.
- Assessment checks are not always effective in identifying knowledge gaps, meaning some pupils cannot successfully build on prior learning before moving to 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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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