Springhead Infant and Nursery School, Oldham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Springhead Infant and Nursery School excels at creating a joyful, inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported. Teachers provide expert instruction tailored to each pupil's needs, ensuring strong progress in reading, writing, mathematics and wider subjects. The school has outstanding systems for identifying and supporting children with additional needs from the earliest stage, working closely with families and external agencies.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve highly in key areas like mathematics and physical education, with strong progress from starting points
- Excellent behaviour and attendance, with pupils being kind, polite and self-controlled
- Expert identification and support of pupils with SEND from Nursery onwards
- High-quality teaching matched to individual pupil needs, helping pupils retain knowledge long-term
- Strong leadership with a focus on professional development and continuous improvement
Areas for Improvement
- Year 1 phonics published results close to average, not reflecting strong pupil progress
- On occasion, activities selected to teach some early years curriculum areas could be more effective
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra clubs (specific types not detailed in report)
Springhead Infant and Nursery School is a strong school where pupils flourish as self-assured, skilled and happy learners who achieve highly across the curriculum. Leaders have created an open, inclusive culture with expert support for all pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged students.
At a Glance
17.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.2
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
150 pupils
207 capacity
57 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)
Inspection History(8)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.22915%
Overall absence
10.98901%
Persistent absence
91
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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