Best Primary Schools in Oldham 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 83 schools across Oldham. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Oldham has 83 open primary schools. Of the 82 with a published Ofsted inspection, 6 (7%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 90% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Glodwick Infant and Nursery School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Oldham follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

83
Total schools
6
Outstanding (historic grade)
7%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
59.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
33.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
🥉 Westwood Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
4. St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
5. Rushcroft Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
6. Diggle School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. Springhead Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
8. Thornham St. James CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. St. Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Crompton Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton
Primary
 Good 79 View school
16. Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
17. St Agnes CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
18. Roundthorn Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 77 View school
19. Fir Bank Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
20. St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Oldham?
There are 83 open primary schools in Oldham (closed schools are excluded). 6 of the 82 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Oldham?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Oldham is Glodwick Infant and Nursery School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Oldham?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Oldham?
Primary and secondary applications in Oldham are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Oldham council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.