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.

Oldham has 86 primary schools, of which 7 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 70 rated Good — 90% of primary schools in Oldham are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Glodwick Infant and Nursery School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Oldham follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

86
Total schools
7
Outstanding
8%
Outstanding rate
59.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
33.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
🥉 Corpus Christi RC Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
4. Westwood Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
5. St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
6. Rushcroft Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. Diggle School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
8. Springhead Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. Thornham St. James CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. St. Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Crompton Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton
Primary
 Good 79 View school
17. Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
18. St Agnes CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
19. Roundthorn Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 77 View school
20. Fir Bank Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 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 7 (8%) 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 Glodwick Infant and Nursery 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?
8% of primary schools in Oldham are rated Outstanding and 81% 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.