Best schools in Oldham
Oldham schools need sector discipline because topography and corridors cluster pressure. This ranking covers 96 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 (28.3). 84% of ranked Oldham schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 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 Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School | 79.7 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | St Agnes CofE Primary School | 77.6 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton | 75.2 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Roundthorn Primary Academy | 72 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Crompton Primary School | 71.6 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Friezland Primary School | 65.7 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Fir Bank Primary School | 64.5 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Diggle School | 62.4 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Rushcroft Primary School | 62.4 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Greenfield Primary School | 61 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Royton Hall Primary School | 60.3 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Greenacres Primary Academy | 59.8 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Delph Primary School | 59.1 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy | 59.1 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | E-ACT the Oldham Academy North | 57.3 | Good | Secondary |
| 26 | Greenfield St Mary's CofE School | 56.5 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School | 55.3 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | The Crompton House Church of England Academy | 55.1 | Good | Secondary |
| 29 | Limehurst Community Primary School | 54.9 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | St Chad's Church of England Primary School | 54.4 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about schools in Oldham
What is the best school in Oldham?
Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School is the top-ranked school in Oldham overall (LocaleIQ score 95.1 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 79% · higher 7%. Primary and secondary schools are scored on separate metrics and peer pools — use the phase tabs above to compare like for like.
What is the best primary school in Oldham?
Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School leads the Oldham primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 95.1). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 79% · higher 7%. The Primary tab above shows the full ranked list of Oldham primary schools.
What is the best secondary school in Oldham?
The Blue Coat CofE School leads the Oldham secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 93.4). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 59.1. The Secondary tab above shows the full ranked list of Oldham secondary schools.
Which schools in Oldham are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
5 schools in the Oldham ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School, The Blue Coat CofE 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.
Which area of Oldham has the best schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, OL3 has the strongest cluster — 49.2 average across 8 ranked schools. OL1 sits at the lower end (28.3 average). Oldham schools need sector discipline because topography and corridors cluster pressure. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
How many schools are ranked in Oldham?
This ranking covers 96 schools (primary and secondary) in the Oldham comparison pool. Use the Primary or Secondary tabs for phase-specific rankings. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.