Holy Family RC Primary School, Oldham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Holy Family RC Primary School excels at creating a caring, inclusive community where every child feels valued and supported. Teachers are skilled at tailoring their approach to meet individual needs, whether pupils need catching up or have additional support requirements. The school successfully combines strong academic teaching with excellent personal development, helping pupils become confident, respectful citizens with a strong understanding of British values and their place in a diverse society.
Key Strengths
- Strong progress in mathematics at key stage 2, with results continually improving over time
- Effective behaviour management creating a respectful, bullying-free environment where pupils feel safe
- Well-designed personal development programme preparing pupils for life in modern Britain
- Improved attendance systems with demonstrable impact, including practical support like minibus transport
- Strong early years provision with effective phonics teaching and positive home-school partnerships
Areas for Improvement
- Handwriting and spelling skills not yet secure for some pupils, affecting their ability to express ideas in writing
- Inconsistent checks on pupil understanding in lessons sometimes means misconceptions are missed
- Early years staff interactions could be more effective in some instances to deepen children's learning
- Key stage 2 reading outcomes need attention following recent dip
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
African drumming club, pupil parliament groups, mini-police team
Holy Family RC Primary School provides a warm, welcoming environment where pupils feel they belong and achieve well across the curriculum. The school maintains high standards of behaviour and safeguarding while supporting all learners, including disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs.
At a Glance
49.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 69% to 63%. Maths has improved from 62% to 78%. Writing has improved from 59% to 74%.
Class Sizes
25.1
Avg class size
24.7
Infant (KS1)
26.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
206 pupils
225 capacity
19 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Oldham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Oldham
Admissions Demand - Oldham
Places available
3,967
Applications
2,727
Got 1st preference
93.5%
Got preferred school
97.9%
Primary admissions across Oldham (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.9713%
Overall absence
16.09195%
Persistent absence
174
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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