St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
Oldham, OL8 2PY · Oldham · primary school
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19th 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 — 7.1/10 against 986 of them, against 5.3/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 62% | 4.91 |
| 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.
St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in netball, dodgeball, multi-skills, archery, sports hall athletics, football and cross country. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 225 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 core subjects? What specific activities are included in the multi-skills sessions? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
Overview
This inspection highlights a school defined by "compassionate, warm relationships" and a nurturing environment where pupils are "celebrated for their individuality." The report notes that personal development is "Outstanding," with pupils becoming "positive, responsible citizens" through a broad range of experiences. While the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership are all judged as "Good," the school maintains high expectations for academic success and pupil well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and charismatic," living up to high expectations for behaving "kindly and responsibly."
- The curriculum is "carefully set out" to enable progress, with staff effectively checking that pupils learn "important knowledge."
- Reading is "celebrated," with children swiftly gaining the skills to become "fluent and confident readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "skilfully supported, both emotionally and academically."
- Attendance has improved significantly, with the school being "tenacious in supporting families to strengthen attendance."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, staff do not implement the curriculum "as precisely or clearly as it is intended," preventing some pupils from developing depth of knowledge.
- The approach to embedding vocabulary is not always effective, meaning some pupils do not develop their "oracy skills as well as the school intends."
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 89% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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