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St Thomas CofE Primary School
St Thomas Street, Werneth, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 1SE, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.7 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
505
Capacity
522
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 91% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 62%, which is above the national average, only 3% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching higher achievers. Overall, the school is well-regarded within the community, scoring better than 88% of schools in its locale.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (11 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Behaviour is good
100%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School supports development
91%
School has high expectations
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani58.6%
Asian Bangladeshi28.9%
Other2.6%
Gypsy/Roma2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.4%
Black African1.2%
Asian Other1.0%
White British1.0%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
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53.53507, -2.12235 · OL8 1SE
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN150014
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2019.
Is St Thomas CofE Primary School a good school?
St Thomas CofE Primary School scores 87.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 St Thomas CofE Primary School?
Based on 11 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Thomas CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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