Schools across Oldham
Local authority · 130 schools across 6 towns
130
88 primary · 14 secondary
46,553
72% capacity used
35
5 outstanding · 30 good
64,856
18,303 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
69.5%
KS2 Maths
70.0%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
3,251 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,822 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.6%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
17.8%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
94
2024/25
Absence trend across Oldham schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
86%
Plans Issued
408
Assessment Requests
865
Tribunal Cases
13
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
152
Lodged
(4.1%)
96
Heard
9
Successful
(9%)
Primary (infant classes)
95
Lodged
(2.9%)
61
Heard
4
Successful
(7%)
Secondary
277
Lodged
(7.1%)
248
Heard
14
Successful
(6%)
Total
429
Lodged
(5.6%)
344
Heard
23
Successful
(7%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.