Royton Hall Primary School
Community primary school in Oldham (Oldham).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
On behalf of our children, staff, and governors, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to our school website. I have been part of the Royton Hall family since 2011, and it is an honour to now serve as Headteacher of this wonderful school.
At Royton Hall, we believe every child deserves the very best education, and we hold the highest expectations for every learner who walks through our doors. We aim to make learning engaging, meaningful, and exciting, bringing lessons to life through rich, real-world experiences.
Our goal is to help children grow into confident, independent learners with curious minds, who also embody positive values: respect, kindness, and a strong sense of belonging within their community. We foster a culture where positive behaviour is the norm and where everyone is treated with understanding and sensitivity.
We are deeply proud to serve our local community, and we value the strong partnerships we have with our families. Parents and carers are warmly encouraged to take part in our school life from celebrating children's achievements to joining in workshops and events.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 135341
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Constituency
- Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2008
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Michael Booth | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headteacher Sarah Charlton | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Miss Victoria Holt | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Christopher Mark Street | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Amanda Jane Cawdron | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Damian Harris | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Wendy Sefton | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2016 · until 2028 |
| Mr Jack Quinn | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2014 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Lynne Oakley Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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