Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Oldham 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 126 schools across Oldham. Updated with 2025–26 data.

126

Total schools

Outstanding

10%

Outstanding rate

59.9%

Avg KS2 SATs

33.1

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	The Chadderton Preparatory School Not applicable	—	95	View school
🥈	Glodwick Infant and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Kingfisher Special School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Christ Church CofE Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school
5.	Corpus Christi RC Primary School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
6.	Westwood Academy Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
7.	The Blue Coat CofE School Secondary	Outstanding	84	View school
8.	Hulme Grammar School Not applicable	—	84	View school
9.	St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
10.	Rushcroft Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
11.	Diggle School Primary	Good	80	View school
12.	Springhead Infant and Nursery School Primary	Good	80	View school
13.	Kingsland School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
14.	Spring Brook Academy Not applicable	Good	80	View school
15.	Thornham St. James CofE Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
16.	St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary	Good	80	View school
17.	St Matthew's CofE Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
18.	St. Paul's CofE Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
19.	The Radclyffe School Secondary	Good	80	View school
20.	Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary	Good	80	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Oldham?

There are 126 primary & secondary schools in Oldham, of which 12 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Oldham?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Oldham is The Chadderton Preparatory School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Oldham?

Primary and secondary school applications in Oldham are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Oldham council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Oldham?

10% of primary & secondary schools in Oldham are rated Outstanding and 71% are rated Good. 71.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.