St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School, Oldham
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Oldham. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 34th-highest of the 68 schools in Oldham with published results, and 9,396th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- 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
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 74% in Oldham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 58% in reading and 43% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 40 families put St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School as their first choice and 80 named it as one of their preferences, for 40 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School are Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 84% reading, 82% maths); Ss Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.2 miles); St. Paul's CofE Primary School (0.4 miles); and Royton Hall Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 73% reading, 70% maths).
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolSs Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademySt. Paul's CofE Primary SchoolRoyton Hall Primary School
What parents say
16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School (as of September 2025): 81% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (50%).
Staffing
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 24 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 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shaw Road, 160 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 2.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School are E-ACT the Oldham Academy North (0.1 miles), E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (0.9 miles) and North Chadderton School (1.3 miles).
E-ACT the Oldham Academy NorthE-ACT Royton and Crompton AcademyNorth Chadderton School
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 workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2012, 14 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
St Anne's creates a welcoming, inclusive environment where pupils are happy, safe, and treat each other with kindness and respect. The school excels at developing children's reading skills and provides an excellent range of enrichment activities that inspire pupils to contribute to their community. Staff build strong, positive relationships with pupils and prioritise their well-being.
Key Strengths
- Children in early years develop strong phonics knowledge and become confident readers
- Pupils conduct themselves well with positive behaviour and respect for each other
- The school provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Pupils enjoy well-considered visits and activities that bring the curriculum to life
- Strong personal development offer including pupil parliament, chess club, art club, and sports clubs
Areas for Improvement
- Staff do not check carefully enough that pupils understand new learning, leaving gaps in knowledge across subjects
- Teachers lack secure subject knowledge in some areas, limiting effective curriculum delivery
- Some tasks and activities selected for pupils do not support intended curriculum learning well enough
- In early years, resources and activities do not always help children deepen their learning sufficiently
- Governors do not have a realistic view of current standards
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Pupil parliament, chess club, art club, sports clubs
St Anne's CofE Primary School is in the early stages of developing an ambitious curriculum, but pupils do not currently learn consistently well across all areas, with too many lacking the mathematics and reading skills needed for future learning. The school has begun taking the right actions to improve, though it is too soon to see full impact in several subjects.
At a Glance
26.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
16 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 58% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 43% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.9
Avg class size
28.5
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
9
Total classes
3 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 St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School.
- SS Aidan and Oswald's Out Of School Care Club320m away · Not yet graded
- Little Saplings BASC Ltd650m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 19
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 12 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 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 St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
269 pupils
280 places
11 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
48
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
20.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
290
Total Pupils
141
Boys
149
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
26.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,051
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,434
Per pupil
£1609k
Total funding
£108k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
12.6%
Persistent absence
239
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
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Anne's CofE (Aided) 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 St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
Classes at St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School average 28.9 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School has around 290 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School in 2024/25. 12.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
Apply through Oldham's coordinated admissions process, naming St Anne's CofE (Aided) 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 St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School: SS Aidan and Oswald's Out Of School Care Club (320m away, registered, not yet graded) and Little Saplings BASC Ltd (650m 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 St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 12 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 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 St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School is at Ormerod Avenue, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5DH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)