St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Oldham, OL1 2HJ · Oldham · primary school
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41st 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 — 2.9/10 against 1,344 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Hilda's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 377 pupils against a stated capacity of 459. 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 literacy? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Overview
The report states that pupils are “happy and settled” and “proud to be part of the school’s community.” Inspectors found that the school has successfully established a culture of “high expectations,” leading to improved aspirations for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils. The overall effectiveness is judged as Good, marking an improvement from the previous inspection.
Strengths
- Pupils “behave well” and demonstrate respect for others, contributing to “calm and purposeful classroom environments.”
- The curriculum is “centred around high-quality texts,” with staff implementing phonics “consistently well” so pupils typically become “fluent and confident readers.”
- Staff work effectively with external agencies and parents to support pupils with SEND, ensuring they can “access the full curriculum.”
- The school provides “rich experiences,” including residential trips, after-school clubs, and opportunities for pupils to develop leadership skills.
- Staff feel “supported to fulfil their roles well,” with workload considered and access to training and coaching opportunities.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school has not clearly determined “the important information that pupils should learn and how this knowledge should build over time,” which limits the depth of pupils’ knowledge.
- Teachers do not always select the “most appropriate activities” when delivering subject-specific content, hindering some pupils from learning the intended curriculum effectively.
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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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