Explore other schools in this area
See every school around OL1 4RL on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolPrimary
St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School
Coleridge Road, Sholver, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 4RL, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.4 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
240
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 94% nationally. However, it shows room for improvement, as only 37% of pupils achieve the expected level, and none reach the higher standard. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, despite limited published data on other aspects of performance.
Explore this location
Start from postcode OL1 4RL — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 25 June 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 37% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.3%
Black African19.6%
White Other7.1%
Asian Pakistani5.0%
Asian Other4.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Location
Loading map…
53.56719, -2.07445 · OL1 4RL
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN105695
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stthomasmoorside.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2024.
Is St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School a good school?
St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School scores 10.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What are the best schools near OL1 4RL?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near OL1 4RL with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.