St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
Oldham, OL8 4QS · Oldham · primary school
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17th 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 — 6.8/10 against 1,487 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 333 pupils against a stated capacity of 334. 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 working towards the expected standard? What specific activities are available for children to join after the main lessons?
What Ofsted said about St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
Overview
St Margaret’s CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School is described as a “warm and welcoming learning environment” where pupils are “happy and safe.” The report states that the school’s overall effectiveness is Good, with leaders successfully implementing an “ambitious curriculum” that ensures pupils achieve well across subjects.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “effective,” with pupils developing a “deep and rich body of subject knowledge” through carefully designed lessons.
- Pupils demonstrate strong “behaviour and attitudes,” concentrating well in lessons and showing “maturity” when debating ideas.
- Early years provision is “Good,” with staff focusing closely on communication skills and delivering phonics “consistently well.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified early and “learn well across the curriculum.”
- Personal development is supported through leadership opportunities and a “well-thought-out curriculum” promoting physical and mental health.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, adaptations for pupils, including those with SEND, “could be enhanced further” as current changes are not always having the desired impact.
- Leaders should ensure teachers are “well trained to identify the adaptations that are needed” in these specific subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders and staff maintaining vigilance and working closely with external agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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