Thorp Primary School
Oldham, OL2 5TY · Oldham · primary school
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30th 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 — 3.4/10 against 2,806 of them, against 3.4/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thorp Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the 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 (3.4 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in August 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 217 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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
With 19 places currently available, how does the school manage waiting lists for specific entry years? Since the 2023 inspection, what steps have been taken to close the gap between the 53.0% expected standard and the 64% national median? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Thorp Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending Thorp Primary School, where they work and play happily with friends in a safe environment. Leaders have designed a broad curriculum and prioritised reading, resulting in confident young readers and high expectations for behaviour and achievement. The school is judged as ‘Good’ across all categories, with effective safeguarding arrangements and strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, with leaders resolving bullying quickly and staff maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
- Younger pupils develop into ‘confident, fluent readers’ due to a well-structured phonics curriculum and immediate support for those falling behind.
- Staff deliver curriculum content well, explaining ideas clearly and dealing effectively with misconceptions.
- Pupils engage in extra-curricular activities and take on responsibilities, such as sports leaders and library monitors, with maturity.
- Leaders have secure systems to identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access the same curriculum as their peers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must continue rolling out revised curriculums in wider subjects to address ‘gaps in knowledge’ for some older pupils.
- Assessment procedures in a small number of subjects need development so teachers can accurately gauge what pupils know and remember.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and reporting concerns in a timely manner.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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