Oasis Academy Limeside, Oldham

In its own words: "Imagine a stimulating place ringing with the sound of children’s laughter. See confident, reflective and playful learners, filled with their own sense of purpose and self-belief. Watch as they enjoy the challenge of new experiences, pose questions and solve problems. Listen in, as they discuss the skills they are using and plan what they need to do next."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a privilege to be working alongside a professional and dedicated staff team whose mission is to deliver exceptional education at the heart of our community. Together we are united with the unwavering belief that all of our children can and will succeed both personally and academically."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, hockey, gymnastics, dance, Lego, gardening and cheerleading.

In 2025, 55% of Year 6 pupils at Oasis Academy Limeside reached the expected standard in reading and 47% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 74% in Oldham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 66% in reading and 57% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 40 families put Oasis Academy Limeside as their first choice and 63 named it as one of their preferences, for 42 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 Oasis Academy Limeside are Holy Family RC Primary School (0.3 miles, 63% reading, 78% maths); Limehurst Community Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 72% maths); and St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good, 74% reading, 81% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Oasis Academy Limeside.

Oasis Academy Limeside is one of 58 schools run by Oasis Community Learning, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

71.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 36.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (50%), Asian (16%) and Mixed (13%).

Oasis Academy Limeside had 16 teachers in 2026, one for every 25 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 1190 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Limeside Road (se-bound), 160 metres away.

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

In 2024/25, Oasis Academy Limeside issued 19 suspensions, 4.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to Oasis Academy Limeside are Oasis Academy Oldham (0.4 miles), The Hathershaw College (0.8 miles) and Co-op Academy Failsworth (1.1 miles).