Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School has closed (Tuesday 30 June 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Ss Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy.
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oldham
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Oldham. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 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 85% 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 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Oldham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% 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 75% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 44 families put Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 88 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 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 Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School are Ss Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (under 0.1 miles); St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 70% reading, 75% maths); St. Paul's CofE Primary School (0.4 miles); and Royton Hall Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 70% maths).
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Ss Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademySt Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolSt. Paul's CofE Primary SchoolRoyton Hall Primary School
What parents say
48 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School (as of September 2025): 77% would recommend the school, 88% say their child is happy there and 27% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (88%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (27%).
Who goes there
29.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (55%), Asian (24%) and Black (10%).
In 2026, 46 pupils (11.4%) received SEN support and 10 (2.5%) 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.
Staffing
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 30 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High Barn Street, 160 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic 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, Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a genuinely welcoming school where children are proud to belong and where differences are celebrated. Reading teaching is particularly strong, with most pupils becoming fluent readers by the end of Year 2. The school provides outstanding support for pupils who need extra help, including those with SEND, and actively builds pupils' confidence and resilience through many high-quality learning opportunities.
Key Strengths
- Pupils behave well and are proud members of a caring, welcoming community that celebrates differences
- Reading is a curriculum strength, with secure phonics teaching enabling pupils to read fluently and confidently by the end of Year 2
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND and those needing additional help, with staff providing caring expertise and encouragement
- Strong focus on pupils' personal development, helping them build resilience and confidence to embrace new challenges
- Effective monitoring and support for pupils with attendance concerns, resulting in improved attendance for many
Areas for Improvement
- Some wider curriculum subjects include too much content, meaning pupils gain broad but shallow understanding rather than deep knowledge
- Systems for identifying and supporting pupils with SEND are unnecessarily complex, adding to leaders' workload and making it harder to prioritise what pupils need to learn
- School leaders are sometimes burdened with unnecessary tasks that distract them from their main focus on improving education quality
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Learning to play musical instruments
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School has successfully maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. The school is a welcoming community where pupils are proud to belong and develop strong personal values.
At a Glance
25.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
48 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 improved from 79% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 75% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 80% to 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
21.5
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
15
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
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 Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School.
- SS Aidan and Oswald's Out Of School Care ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Little Saplings BASC Ltd530m away · Not yet graded
- Conexus Tuition Learning Centre710m away · Not yet graded
- Bee'z Nee'z Out of School Club800m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School is in Oldham; for families living there:
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Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
357 pupils
420 places
63 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
46
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
13.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
403
Total Pupils
204
Boys
199
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
33.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£68,322
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,375
Per pupil
£2190k
Total funding
£156k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
11.9%
Persistent absence
337
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic 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 Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 85% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Classes at Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School average 26.8 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 Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School has around 403 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School?
5% of sessions were missed at Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 11.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Oldham's coordinated admissions process, naming Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic 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.
Does Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: SS Aidan and Oswald's Out Of School Care Club (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School is at Roman Road, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5PQ.