St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School, Oldham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Anne's is a happy school where pupils, parents and staff feel they belong. The headteacher and team are known for being caring, approachable and responsive to families - always available to listen. Pupils make good progress with above-average results, and the school has created an engaging curriculum with high-quality books and writing opportunities that excite children about learning.
Key Strengths
- Strong, caring leadership that sets clear vision and high expectations for all pupils
- Pupils make good progress with above-average attainment in both key stage 1 and 2
- Writing is prioritized across the curriculum with engaging, purposeful activities
- Attendance is above national average with excellent monitoring systems
- Pupils feel very safe and well cared for with good behaviour and conduct throughout the school
Areas for Improvement
- Increase the proportion of pupils making more than expected progress in key stage 2
- Provide more opportunities for teachers to learn from outstanding practice in other schools
- Implement plans for key stage 2 outdoor area to develop resilience, cooperation and teamwork
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with well-maintained systems understood by staff, regular training, effective relationships with other agencies, and pupils feeling very safe and well cared for.
Extracurricular Activities
Visit from a magistrate to discuss British law and equality, debate at local magistrates' court, outdoor learning experiences, planned new playground equipment
St Anne's CE Primary School continues to be good, with maintained educational quality since 2012. The school has strong leadership, good pupil progress, and a happy, purposeful learning environment.
At a Glance
28.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
16 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 58% to 70%. Maths has improved from 43% to 75%. Writing has remained stable at around 75%.
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
26.7
Infant (KS1)
31.2
KS2
10
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
290 pupils
306 capacity
16 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Oldham
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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)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.34972%
Overall absence
12.5523%
Persistent absence
239
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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