Schools in Oldham
Oldham is a metropolitan borough area in the North West. It has 128 open schools and colleges: 86 primary, 14 secondary, 16 special, 2 sixth forms and colleges and 10 others. 52% are academies or free schools.
Schools
128
86 primary · 14 secondary
Pupils
45,967
on roll in 119 schools
Ofsted Good or better
87%
60 of 69 with a one-word grade on record
Governors
826
on record across 93 schools
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Schools in Oldham 128
| School | Phase | Ofsted | Pupils | Governors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Park Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led · OldhamRequires improvementDec 2021This inspection was of the school this one replaced.Primary · 342 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Requires improvementDec 2021This inspection was of the school this one replaced. | 342 | 8 |
| Alt AcademyAcademy sponsor led · OldhamGoodSep 2017Primary · 343 pupils | Primary | GoodSep 2017 | 343 | - |
| Bare Trees Primary SchoolCommunity school · OldhamGoodJun 2024Primary · 636 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2024 | 636 | 8 |
| Beal Vale Primary SchoolAcademy converter · OldhamGoodFeb 2024Primary · 202 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2024 | 202 | 9 |
| Beever Primary SchoolCommunity school · OldhamReport cardJun 2026Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 4; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 221 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 4; safeguarding standards met | 221 | 11 |
| Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery SchoolAcademy sponsor led · OldhamRequires improvementDec 2021This inspection was of the school this one replaced.Primary · 176 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Requires improvementDec 2021This inspection was of the school this one replaced. | 176 | 8 |
| Bright Futures SchoolOther independent special school · Oldham Not BOLTONNone on recordSpecial · 15 pupils | Special | None on record | 15 | - |
| Broadfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter · OldhamReport cardApr 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 384 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Report cardApr 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards met | 384 | 8 |
| Buckstones Primary SchoolCommunity school · OldhamNo overall gradeOct 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 207 pupils · 14 governors | Primary | No overall gradeOct 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 207 | 14 |
| Burnley Brow Community SchoolCommunity school · OldhamGoodOct 2014Primary · 473 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2014 | 473 | 5 |
| Chances MentoringOther independent special school · OldhamNone on recordSpecial · 17 pupils | Special | None on record | 17 | - |
| Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · OldhamReport cardJun 2026Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 4; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 47 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 4; safeguarding standards met | 47 | 8 |
| Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · OldhamGoodDec 2012Primary · 273 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2012 | 273 | 12 |
| Co-op Academy FailsworthAcademy sponsor led · ManchesterGoodJun 2024Secondary · 1,434 pupils · 9 governors | Secondary | GoodJun 2024 | 1,434 | 9 |
| Co-op Academy StrinesdaleAcademy sponsor led · OldhamNo overall gradeJan 2025Good in 1 key judgement, Requires improvement in 3; safeguarding effectiveSecondary · 761 pupils · 7 governors | Secondary | No overall gradeJan 2025Good in 1 key judgement, Requires improvement in 3; safeguarding effective | 761 | 7 |
| Coppice Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · OldhamGoodApr 2015Primary · 525 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2015 | 525 | 11 |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · OldhamUngraded inspectionMar 2023No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary | Primary | Ungraded inspectionMar 2023No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | - | - |
| Crompton Primary SchoolCommunity school · OldhamGoodFeb 2019Primary · 235 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2019 | 235 | 12 |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah NorthwestOther independent school · OldhamNone on recordOther · 67 pupils | Other | None on record | 67 | - |
| Delph Primary SchoolFoundation school · OldhamGoodJun 2013Primary · 205 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2013 | 205 | 10 |
| Diggle SchoolFoundation school · OldhamGoodMar 2018Primary · 169 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2018 | 169 | 10 |
| E-ACT Royton and Crompton AcademyAcademy sponsor led · OldhamNo overall gradeJul 2025Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; safeguarding effectiveSecondary · 975 pupils | Secondary | No overall gradeJul 2025Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; safeguarding effective | 975 | - |
| E-ACT the Oldham Academy NorthAcademy sponsor led · OldhamGoodMay 2016Secondary · 1,258 pupils | Secondary | GoodMay 2016 | 1,258 | - |
| East Crompton St George's CofE SchoolAcademy converter · OldhamNo overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 122 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | No overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 122 | 7 |
| East Crompton St James CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · OldhamReport cardJan 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 185 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | Report cardJan 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards met | 185 | 9 |
| EdStart Schools Oldham and RochdaleOther independent special school · OldhamNone on recordSpecial · 16 pupils | Special | None on record | 16 | - |
| Ellen House SecondaryOther independent school · OldhamNone on recordOther · 54 pupils | Other | None on record | 54 | - |
| Farrowdale House SchoolOther independent school · OldhamNone on recordOther · 37 pupils | Other | None on record | 37 | - |
| Fir Bank Primary SchoolAcademy converter · OldhamGoodFeb 2014Primary · 238 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2014 | 238 | 8 |
| Freehold Community AcademyAcademy converter · OldhamGoodSep 2018Primary · 447 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2018 | 447 | 5 |
| Friezland Primary SchoolFoundation school · OldhamGoodApr 2019Primary · 97 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2019 | 97 | 8 |
| Future Finders Employability CollegeSpecial post 16 institution · OldhamNone on recordSpecial | Special | None on record | - | - |
| Glodwick Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school · Greater ManchesterOutstandingFeb 2019Primary · 365 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | OutstandingFeb 2019 | 365 | 7 |
| Greater Manchester Independent SchoolOther independent school · ManchesterNone on recordOther · 62 pupils | Other | None on record | 62 | - |
| Greenacres Primary AcademyAcademy converter · OldhamReport cardJun 2026Exceptional in 1 area, Strong standard in 6; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 254 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Exceptional in 1 area, Strong standard in 6; safeguarding standards met | 254 | 7 |
| Greenfield Primary SchoolCommunity school · OldhamNo overall gradeNov 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 347 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | No overall gradeNov 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 347 | 10 |
| Greenfield St Mary's CofE SchoolVoluntary aided school · OldhamGoodJun 2024Primary · 158 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2024 | 158 | 11 |
| Greenhill AcademyAcademy converter · OldhamGoodMar 2020Ungraded inspection Apr 2025, no grade givenPrimary · 524 pupils | Primary | GoodMar 2020Ungraded inspection Apr 2025, no grade given | 524 | - |
| Halcyon Way SchoolFree schools special · Oldham Ol9 9QENo overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; safeguarding effectiveSpecial · 130 pupils · 8 governors | Special | No overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; safeguarding effective | 130 | 8 |
| Hey-with-Zion Primary SchoolAcademy converter · OldhamGoodMar 2013Primary · 281 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2013 | 281 | 10 |
| Higher Failsworth Primary SchoolCommunity school · OldhamGoodJul 2024Primary · 396 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2024 | 396 | 8 |
| Hodge Clough Primary SchoolCommunity school · OldhamGoodMay 2015Primary · 443 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2015 | 443 | 11 |
| Hollinwood AcademyAcademy special sponsor led · OldhamOutstandingJul 2018Special · 294 pupils · 8 governors | Special | OutstandingJul 2018 | 294 | 8 |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · OldhamGoodDec 2015Primary · 412 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2015 | 412 | 10 |
| Holy Family RC Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · OldhamReport cardMar 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 206 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | Report cardMar 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 206 | 6 |
| Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · OldhamGoodNov 2022This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 226 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2022This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 226 | 7 |
| Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary SchoolAcademy converter · OldhamUngraded inspectionMay 2023No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 232 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | Ungraded inspectionMay 2023No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 232 | 12 |
| Horton Mill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · OldhamNo overall gradeFeb 2025Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 238 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | No overall gradeFeb 2025Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 238 | 7 |
| Hulme Grammar SchoolOther independent school · OldhamNone on recordOther · 579 pupils | Other | None on record | 579 | - |
| Kingfisher Special SchoolAcademy special converter · OldhamOutstandingDec 2014Special · 218 pupils · 8 governors | Special | OutstandingDec 2014 | 218 | 8 |
| Knowsley Junior SchoolFoundation school · OldhamReport cardJun 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 216 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards met | 216 | 7 |
| Limehurst Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · OldhamGoodMar 2015Primary · 323 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2015 | 323 | 12 |
| Littlemoor Primary SchoolAcademy converter · OldhamRequires improvementJun 2024Primary · 313 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | Requires improvementJun 2024 | 313 | 6 |
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy sponsor led · OldhamNo overall gradeJan 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 460 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | No overall gradeJan 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 460 | 5 |
| Mather Street Primary SchoolCommunity school · ManchesterReport cardApr 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 4, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 204 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | Report cardApr 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 4, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards met | 204 | 12 |
| Mayfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter · OldhamRequires improvementJun 2024Primary · 413 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Requires improvementJun 2024 | 413 | 8 |
| Medlock Valley Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · OldhamGoodFeb 2024Primary · 337 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2024 | 337 | 7 |
| Mills Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school · OldhamReport cardApr 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 604 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | Report cardApr 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 604 | 11 |
| New Bridge SchoolAcademy special converter · OldhamOutstandingFeb 2015Special · 728 pupils · 9 governors | Special | OutstandingFeb 2015 | 728 | 9 |
| North Chadderton SchoolAcademy converter · OldhamNo overall gradeNov 2024Good in all four key judgements; sixth form provision Good; safeguarding effectiveSecondary · 1,524 pupils · 5 governors | Secondary | No overall gradeNov 2024Good in all four key judgements; sixth form provision Good; safeguarding effective | 1,524 | 5 |
| Northmoor AcademyAcademy sponsor led · OldhamNo overall gradeSep 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 346 pupils | Primary | No overall gradeSep 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 346 | - |
| Oasis Academy ClarksfieldAcademy sponsor led · OldhamGoodApr 2023Primary · 461 pupils | Primary | GoodApr 2023 | 461 | - |
| Oasis Academy LeesbrookFree schools · OldhamGoodJan 2023Secondary · 1,349 pupils | Secondary | GoodJan 2023 | 1,349 | - |
| Oasis Academy LimesideAcademy converter · OldhamRequires improvementMar 2024Primary · 452 pupils | Primary | Requires improvementMar 2024 | 452 | - |
| Oasis Academy OldhamAcademy sponsor led · OldhamGoodJun 2024Secondary · 1,415 pupils | Secondary | GoodJun 2024 | 1,415 | - |
| Oldham Sixth Form CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter · OldhamNone on recordSixth form and college · 9 governors | Sixth form and college | None on record | - | 9 |
| Path 4Other independent special school · OldhamNone on recordSpecial · 13 pupils | Special | None on record | 13 | - |
| Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school · ManchesterNo overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 237 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | No overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 237 | 8 |
| Richmond AcademyAcademy sponsor led · OldhamGoodSep 2017Primary · 389 pupils | Primary | GoodSep 2017 | 389 | - |
| Roundthorn Primary AcademyAcademy converter · OldhamGoodDec 2023Primary · 245 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2023 | 245 | 11 |
| Royton Hall Primary SchoolCommunity school · OldhamNo overall gradeJun 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 324 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | No overall gradeJun 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 324 | 8 |
| Rushcroft Primary SchoolCommunity school · OldhamGoodNov 2012Primary · 164 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2012 | 164 | 5 |
| Saddleworth SchoolAcademy converter · OldhamRequires improvementJan 2024This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Secondary · 1,444 pupils · 9 governors | Secondary | Requires improvementJan 2024This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 1,444 | 9 |
| Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · OldhamRequires improvementMay 2023This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Secondary · 1,469 pupils · 9 governors | Secondary | Requires improvementMay 2023This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 1,469 | 9 |
| Sapience Girls AcademyOther independent school · OldhamNone on recordOther · 51 pupils | Other | None on record | 51 | - |
| See (Oldham)Other independent special school · OldhamNone on recordSpecial · 22 pupils | Special | None on record | 22 | - |
| SMS Changing Lives SchoolOther independent special school · OldhamNone on recordSpecial · 35 pupils | Special | None on record | 35 | - |
| South Failsworth Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · ManchesterGoodApr 2024Primary · 441 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2024 | 441 | 10 |
| Spring Brook AcademyAcademy special converter · OldhamGoodJun 2023Special · 113 pupils · 7 governors | Special | GoodJun 2023 | 113 | 7 |
| Springhead Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school · OldhamReport cardJan 2026Strong standard in 6 areas, Expected standard in 1; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 150 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | Report cardJan 2026Strong standard in 6 areas, Expected standard in 1; safeguarding standards met | 150 | 7 |
| Ss Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · OldhamUngraded inspectionDec 2024No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary | Primary | Ungraded inspectionDec 2024No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | - | - |
| St Agnes CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · OldhamGoodJun 2015Primary · 107 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2015 | 107 | 12 |
| St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · OldhamNo overall gradeJan 2025Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 290 pupils · 14 governors | Primary | No overall gradeJan 2025Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 290 | 14 |
| St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary SchoolAcademy converter · OldhamGoodMay 2015Primary · 209 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2015 | 209 | 7 |
| St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · OldhamRequires improvementMay 2024This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary | Primary | Requires improvementMay 2024This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | - | - |
| St Chad's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · OldhamGoodOct 2019Ungraded inspection Jan 2025, no grade givenPrimary · 269 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2019Ungraded inspection Jan 2025, no grade given | 269 | 8 |
| St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · OldhamGoodJan 2015Last graded inspection in our data (previous school). This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 244 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2015Last graded inspection in our data (previous school). This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 244 | 9 |
| St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · OldhamUngraded inspectionDec 2024No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 322 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | Ungraded inspectionDec 2024No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 322 | 9 |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · OldhamGoodApr 2024Primary · 377 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2024 | 377 | 12 |
| St Hugh's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · OldhamReport cardJul 2026Expected standard in 1 area, Needs attention in 6; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 211 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Report cardJul 2026Expected standard in 1 area, Needs attention in 6; safeguarding standards met | 211 | 8 |
| St John's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · ManchesterGoodApr 2023Primary · 255 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2023 | 255 | 8 |
| St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · OldhamGoodFeb 2020Ungraded inspection Mar 2025, no grade given. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 8 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2020Ungraded inspection Mar 2025, no grade given. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | - | 8 |
| St Luke's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · OldhamGoodSep 2023Primary · 191 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2023 | 191 | 10 |
| St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school · OldhamGoodMar 2023Primary · 333 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2023 | 333 | 10 |
| St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school · OldhamNo overall gradeOct 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 225 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | No overall gradeOct 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 225 | 9 |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School High CromptonVoluntary aided school · OldhamGoodMar 2012Primary · 212 pupils · 16 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2012 | 212 | 16 |
| St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · ManchesterUngraded inspectionDec 2023No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 450 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | Ungraded inspectionDec 2023No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 450 | 9 |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · OldhamUngraded inspectionOct 2023No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 400 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | Ungraded inspectionOct 2023No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 400 | 9 |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · OldhamRequires improvementMay 2023This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 166 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | Requires improvementMay 2023This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 166 | 7 |
| St Theresa's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · OldhamGoodJul 2024This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary | Primary | GoodJul 2024This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | - | - |