Best primary schools in Oldham
Oldham schools need sector discipline because topography and corridors cluster pressure. This ranking covers 86 primary schools in the Oldham local authority. Postcode area OL3 has the highest average school score (49.2 across 8 schools), while OL1 sits at the lower end (21.1). 85% of ranked Oldham primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Oldham on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Oldham comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Oldham ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | St Agnes CofE Primary School | 77.6 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton | 75.2 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Roundthorn Primary Academy | 72 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Crompton Primary School | 71.6 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Friezland Primary School | 65.7 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Fir Bank Primary School | 64.5 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Diggle School | 62.4 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Rushcroft Primary School | 62.4 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Greenfield Primary School | 61 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Royton Hall Primary School | 60.3 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Greenacres Primary Academy | 59.8 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Delph Primary School | 59.1 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy | 59.1 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Greenfield St Mary's CofE School | 56.5 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School | 55.3 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Limehurst Community Primary School | 54.9 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | St Chad's Church of England Primary School | 54.4 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Beal Vale Primary School | 54.3 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School | 52.6 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Burnley Brow Community School | 51.4 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Oldham
What is the best primary school in Oldham?
Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School is the top-ranked primary school in Oldham (LocaleIQ score 95.1 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 79% · higher 7%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Oldham primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Oldham?
The Blue Coat CofE School tops the Oldham secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 93.4). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 59.1. See the full secondary school ranking for Oldham for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Oldham have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Oldham: Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School (KS2 expected 79%, higher 7%); Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School (KS2 expected 75%, higher 10%); Westwood Academy (KS2 expected 73%, higher 3%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Oldham are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
4 primary schools in the Oldham ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School, Westwood Academy, Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Glodwick Infant and Nursery School. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Oldham?
This ranking covers 86 primary schools in the Oldham comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Oldham has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, OL3 has the strongest cluster — 49.2 average across 8 ranked primary schools. OL1 sits at the lower end (21.1 average). Oldham schools need sector discipline because topography and corridors cluster pressure. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.