Limehurst Community Primary School, Oldham
Limehurst Community Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Oldham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 13th-highest of the 68 schools in Oldham with published results, and 4,333rd of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Oldham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Limehurst Community Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Limehurst Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 74% in Oldham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 79% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Limehurst Community Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 32 families put Limehurst Community Primary School as their first choice and 57 named it as one of their preferences, for 34 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Limehurst Community Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Limehurst Community Primary School are Holy Family RC Primary School (under 0.1 miles, 63% reading, 78% maths); Oasis Academy Limeside (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 55% reading, 47% maths); Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School (0.7 miles, Good, 70% reading, 72% maths); and Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 89% reading, 72% maths).
Limehurst Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Holy Family RC Primary SchoolOasis Academy LimesideLyndhurst Primary and Nursery SchoolWoodhouses Voluntary Primary School
Who goes there
52.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 42 pupils (13%) received SEN support and 5 (1.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 1 mile away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Limehurst School (outside), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Limehurst Community Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Limehurst Community Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Limehurst Community Primary School are Oasis Academy Oldham (0.7 miles), The Hathershaw College (0.8 miles) and Co-op Academy Failsworth (1 mile).
Oasis Academy OldhamThe Hathershaw CollegeCo-op Academy Failsworth
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from March 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school is a welcoming, happy place where children feel safe and nurtured. Teachers have high expectations for all children and use skilled teaching strategies to help them learn well. The school is particularly strong at early reading and provides excellent support for children with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed, rich curriculum that ensures pupils develop broad knowledge across all subjects
- Strong phonics teaching with most pupils becoming competent readers
- Effective early years provision that builds essential communication and language skills
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, fully integrated into all aspects of school life
- Calm atmosphere with consistently good behaviour and respect among pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always identify pupils' misconceptions quickly enough, occasionally hindering deeper learning
- Some pupils' attendance remains lower than it should be, though the school is working to improve this
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular clubs, breakfast and after-school club
Limehurst Community Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils are happy, well cared for, and feel safe. The school has significantly strengthened the quality of education and has high expectations for all pupils from early years to Year 6.
At a Glance
52.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 79% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 79% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.9
Avg class size
21.8
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
12
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Limehurst Community Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 4 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Oldham is 14 (the median across 129 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Limehurst Community Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
290 pupils
315 places
25 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Oldham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Oldham
Across Oldham council
Places available
3,927
Applications
2,814
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All primary applications across Oldham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
42
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
14.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
323
Total Pupils
171
Boys
152
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
24.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,118
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,281
Per pupil
£2125k
Total funding
£214k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
17.7%
Persistent absence
260
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Limehurst Community Primary School
Questions parents ask about Limehurst Community Primary School
What are SATs results like at Limehurst Community Primary School?
Of the pupils at Limehurst Community Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Limehurst Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Limehurst Community Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Limehurst Community Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Limehurst Community Primary School is oversubscribed, Oldham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Limehurst Community Primary School?
Limehurst Community Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 315 places.
How big are the classes at Limehurst Community Primary School?
Classes at Limehurst Community Primary School average 26.9 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Limehurst Community Primary School?
Limehurst Community Primary School has around 323 pupils on roll. 52% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Limehurst Community Primary School?
6.1% of sessions were missed at Limehurst Community Primary School in 2024/25. 17.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Limehurst Community Primary School?
Apply through Oldham's coordinated admissions process, naming Limehurst Community Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Limehurst Community Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 4 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Oldham is 14 (the median across 129 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Limehurst Community Primary School?
Limehurst Community Primary School is at White Bank Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 3JQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)