Beever Primary School, Oldham

Ofsted's report card from its 16 June 2026 inspection grades Beever Primary School on 7 areas: 3 strong standard and 4 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Early years - Strong standard. "Leaders are highly knowledgeable about the early years."

Inclusion - Strong standard. "Leaders consistently improve opportunities for pupils with barriers to their learning."

Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Leaders prioritise pupils' personal development."

Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils achieve well."

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Leaders analyse attendance information carefully and take prompt action when concerns arise."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders use their understanding of the quality of the curriculum and teaching to make improvements when needed."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders have a detailed and accurate understanding of the school."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should ensure that teaching in some subjects is consistently effective so that pupils develop detailed knowledge and skills across the curriculum".

In its own words: "The star on our school logo is a constant reminder to us all about the importance of upholding and demonstrating our school’s key values."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you as the Headteacher of our wonderful school. At Beever Primary School, we believe that education is a journey of discovery, growth, and endless possibilities. Creating a safe, secure, and nurturing environment is of utmost importance to us."

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at Beever Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 74% in Oldham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 54% in reading and 46% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Beever Primary School as their first choice and 46 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Beever Primary School are Holy Cross Ceva Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 68% reading, 80% maths); Horton Mill Community Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 67% reading, 70% maths); Mayfield Primary School (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 75% reading, 72% maths); and Willowpark Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 66% reading, 69% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Beever Primary School.

62.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 42.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (39%), Asian (31%) and Black (15%).

Beever Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 26 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 330 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Thames Street (opposite), 130 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Beever Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Beever Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Beever Primary School are The Blue Coat CofE School (0.2 miles) and The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy (0.8 miles).