Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision, Hyde
Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Hyde, part of The Enquire Learning Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 10th-highest of the 10 schools in Hyde with published results, and 13,797th of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Tameside (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision in detail
Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 56% of Year 6 pupils at Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision reached the expected standard in reading and 48% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Tameside and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 66% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision as their first choice and 49 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision are Bradley Green Primary Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 86% reading, 82% maths); Yew Tree Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 74% maths); St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.4 miles, 81% reading, 55% maths); and St. Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.4 miles, 83% reading, 67% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision.
Bradley Green Primary AcademyYew Tree Primary SchoolSt. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademySt. Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
The trust
Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision is one of 32 schools run by The Enquire Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision (as of September 2025): 51% would recommend the school, 77% say their child is happy there and 18% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (79%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (18%).
Who goes there
40.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (73%), Asian (7%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 37 pupils (16.7%) received SEN support and 44 (19.9%) 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.
Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision has a SEN unit for moderate learning difficulties: 24 places, 24 pupils on roll.
Staffing
Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Flowery Field Rail Station, about 740 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Mary's Road (near), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision issued 21 suspensions, 9.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision are Rayner Stephens High School (0.4 miles), All Saints Catholic College (0.6 miles), Hyde High School (0.6 miles) and Alder Community High School (1.6 miles).
Rayner Stephens High SchoolAll Saints Catholic CollegeHyde High SchoolAlder Community High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from September 2011, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Oakfield Primary creates a warm, caring environment where pupils are happy and feel safe. The school excels at teaching reading and provides excellent support for early years children to develop strong language skills. Pupils show genuine kindness and respect for others, with older pupils acting as positive role models for younger children.
Key Strengths
- Early years provision is strong with children getting off to a good start and developing language skills well
- Reading is prioritized effectively and pupils learn to read confidently with skilled support for those who find it difficult
- Behaviour and attitudes are good overall with pupils showing kindness, respect and taking on responsibilities well
- Personal development is good with pupils understanding diversity and showing genuine care for others
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school works well with external agencies to support pupils
Areas for Improvement
- The curriculum in most subjects beyond English and mathematics lacks clear identification of key knowledge pupils need to know and remember
- Staff lack secure subject knowledge to teach the wider curriculum well enough, especially for pupils with SEND who need learning broken into meaningful steps
- Learning activities do not always help pupils achieve intended outcomes, leaving gaps in knowledge and making it hard for pupils to remember learning over time
- The school needs stronger checks to ensure curriculum delivery meets expectations
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and put pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Before and after-school club
Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision is a happy and safe school where pupils enjoy strong relationships with staff. However, the quality of education requires improvement because the curriculum in most subjects beyond English and mathematics is not well enough designed to help pupils learn and remember key knowledge.
At a Glance
40.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: MLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
43 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 66% to 56% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 76% to 48% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 67% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.1
Avg class size
25.7
Infant (KS1)
23.2
KS2
10
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision.
- Nature Beanz Adventures690m away · Not yet graded
- Progressive Sports720m away · Not yet graded
- Rainbow @ Flowery Field School860m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision is in Tameside; for families living there:
Apply to Tameside for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 22
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 14 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 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 Tameside is 12 (the median across 111 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
199 pupils
210 places
11 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Hyde
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hyde
Across Tameside council
Places available
3,050
Applications
2,451
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Tameside council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
37
SEN Support
44
EHC Plans
36.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision has a SEN unit for moderate learning difficulties: 24 places, 24 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
221
Total Pupils
120
Boys
101
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
17.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£39,057
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,993
Per pupil
£1446k
Total funding
£133k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.0%
Overall absence
17.2%
Persistent absence
186
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
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Questions parents ask about Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision
What are SATs results like at Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision?
Of the pupils at Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 56% reached the expected standard in reading and 48% did so in maths.
What is Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision's Ofsted rating?
Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision?
No fixed boundary. When Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision is oversubscribed, Tameside allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision?
Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision?
Classes at Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision average 22.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision?
Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision has around 221 pupils on roll. 41% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision have specialist SEN provision?
Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision has a SEN unit for moderate learning difficulties: 24 places, 24 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision?
6% of sessions were missed at Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision in 2024/25. 17.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision?
Apply through Tameside's coordinated admissions process, naming Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision 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.
Does Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision: Nature Beanz Adventures (690m away, registered, not yet graded), Progressive Sports (720m away, registered, not yet graded) and Rainbow @ Flowery Field School (860m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 14 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 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 Tameside is 12 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision?
Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision is at St Mary's Road, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 4EZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)