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Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
Roman Road, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5PQ, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.5 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
399
Capacity
400
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 24% nationally. The school also enjoys a high LocaleIQ score, indicating a strong community standing, although parent satisfaction, while positive at 77%, suggests room for improvement in communication. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation for children aged 3-11.
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Last inspected: 12 May 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (48 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
92%
My child is happy
88%
My child feels safe
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
School keeps me informed
83%
Behaviour is good
81%
School has high expectations
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
I'd recommend this school
77%
School supports development
73%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.1%
Asian Indian14.8%
Black African9.0%
Asian Bangladeshi3.8%
Asian Other3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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53.56327, -2.12258 · OL2 5PQ
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN105721
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitessaoschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 May 2015.
Is Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School a good school?
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School scores 93.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Based on 48 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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