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Holy Family RC Primary School
Lime Green Road, Limehurst Village, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 3NG, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.0 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
201
Capacity
225
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
Parents should note that the school has a mixed performance record, with 63% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. However, the school received a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted in February 2022, indicating areas that need development. Additionally, the lack of pupils achieving the higher standard highlights a potential area for growth in academic excellence.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% 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 British52.7%
Black African17.9%
Mixed W+B African7.0%
White Other7.0%
Other3.0%
Black Other2.5%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
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53.51366, -2.12644 · OL8 3NG
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN149454
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Family RC Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Holy Family RC Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2022.
Is Holy Family RC Primary School a good school?
Holy Family RC Primary School scores 7.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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