St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School
Oldham, OL1 4RL · Oldham · primary school
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59th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.6/10 against 1,275 of them, against 0.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 37.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.24 |
| 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.
St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Holiday HAF Club and participate in bowling, darts, gym, golf, and Bounce Nation.
Getting in
The published school roll is 223 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the Holiday HAF Club operate during term time?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “well cared for” and “happy at school,” with high expectations for academic achievement. The report highlights a “suitably broad and ambitious curriculum” that allows pupils to build knowledge seamlessly in most subjects. Leaders have made positive changes to improve teaching, particularly in mathematics and early reading, while maintaining a strong focus on pupil well-being and behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour, treating others with respect and taking pride in upholding the school’s “golden promises.”
- Staff accurately identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing skilled support so they can access the same curriculum as their classmates.
- The school offers impressive support for wider development, including a breakfast club that helps pupils arrive ready to learn and opportunities to work with pupils from other schools.
- Governors provide “insightful challenge and support,” ensuring the school keeps improving and taking reasonable steps to improve attendance.
- Teachers benefit from high-quality training to deliver most subject curriculums effectively, with careful consideration given to staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure gaps in pupils’ reading knowledge from previous phonics teaching are “quickly remedied” so pupils read with fluency and accuracy.
- Newly revised curriculums in one or two subjects need to be implemented fully so pupils can “further strengthen their knowledge.”
- Staff in the early years require suitable guidance to build children’s knowledge equally well across the Nursery and Reception years.
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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 37% |
| 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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