Best Primary Schools in Oldham 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 86 schools across Oldham. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

14%

Outstanding rate

59.9%

Avg KS2 SATs

33.1

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
🥈	Diggle School Primary	Good	72	View school
🥉	Christ Church CofE Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school
4.	Buckstones Primary School Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
5.	Friezland Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
6.	Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	70	View school
7.	Roundthorn Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	70	View school
8.	St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	69	View school
9.	Greenfield St Mary's CofE School Primary	Good	69	View school
10.	Corpus Christi RC Primary School Primary	Outstanding	68	View school
11.	Christ Church CofE Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
12.	St Chad's Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
13.	St Agnes CofE Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
14.	Royton Hall Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
15.	Mills Hill Primary School Primary	Outstanding	65	View school
16.	Greenfield Primary School Primary	Outstanding	64	View school
17.	St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton Primary	Good	63	View school
18.	Crompton Primary School Primary	Good	63	View school
19.	Delph Primary School Primary	Good	62	View school
20.	Rushcroft Primary School Primary	Good	62	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Oldham?

There are 86 primary schools in Oldham, of which 12 (14%) 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 St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary 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?

14% of primary schools in Oldham are rated Outstanding and 70% 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.