Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School
Manchester, M35 9WL · Oldham · primary school
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50th 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 — 3.6/10 against 3,328 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| 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.
Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in November 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 133 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 have not yet reached the higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in the areas graded lower in the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School
Overview
The inspection found that Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School meets the "Expected standard" across all evaluation categories. Leaders have established a "calm and respectful culture" where pupils feel safe, valued, and well-prepared for their next stage of education. The school is described as a nurturing community where staff and pupils share high expectations.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "broad curriculum" designed to build knowledge logically, with staff effectively developing vocabulary and addressing misconceptions.
- Attendance and behaviour are strong, with leaders successfully reducing persistent absence and fostering an environment where "disruption is rare" and bullying is uncommon.
- The early years provision is well-designed, with phonics taught well and swift action taken to improve letter formation, ensuring children are "well prepared for the curriculum in Year 1".
- The school has created an "inclusive culture" where disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs are supported well to access learning alongside their peers.
- Personal development is robust, with pupils demonstrating maturity in discussions about fairness, democracy, and respect, and taking pride in leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should support staff to use assessment effectively to ensure learning tasks are clearly matched to pupils’ needs, preventing gaps in knowledge from hindering deep understanding.
- Leaders should strengthen pupils’ progress from their starting points to raise attainment further by the end of Year 6, particularly as the number of pupils attaining the higher standard is currently below national averages.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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