Rushcroft Primary School
Oldham, OL2 7YL · Oldham · primary school
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13th 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 — 7.0/10 against 2,068 of them, against 5.8/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Rushcroft Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% 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 Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including choir, band, dance, and computing. Sports cover football and multi-sports. Trips include visits to the Jewish Synagogue, Castleshaw, the Royal Armouries, St Mary's Church, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Jodrell Bank, and a Year 6 residential to France. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 164 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for the 0.0% who currently meet that benchmark? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Rushcroft Primary School
Overview
Rushcroft Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils arrive happy and benefit from positive relationships with staff. Leaders maintain high expectations for achievement and behaviour, creating a calm atmosphere where children are safe and well-prepared for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed an "ambitious curriculum" that is "well ordered," ensuring pupils achieve well across several subjects.
- Reading is prioritised with "swift intervention" for those falling behind, resulting in many pupils learning to read "confidently and fluently."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and supported to "access the full curriculum."
- The school offers extensive personal development opportunities, including leadership roles, trips, and music, helping pupils develop a "rich understanding of the British values."
- Staff receive support regarding workload and well-being, fostering a "strong teamwork ethic" within the school.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, assessment is not used carefully enough to check if pupils have remembered previous knowledge, meaning "new learning is not always built on firm foundations."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating a "strong safeguarding culture" where staff receive up-to-date training and report concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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