St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School, Oldham
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery 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 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 22nd-highest of the 68 schools in Oldham with published results, and 7,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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 Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School in detail
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 74% in Oldham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 76% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
For September 2026 entry, 32 families put St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School as their first choice and 62 named it as one of their preferences, for 34 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 St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School are Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.4 miles); Stanley Road Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 64% reading, 61% maths); Oasis Academy Limeside (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 55% reading, 47% maths); and Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Good, 70% reading, 72% maths).
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyStanley Road Primary SchoolOasis Academy LimesideLyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
Who goes there
44.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 33.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (41%), Asian (34%) and Black (11%).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 590 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Drury Lane (opposite), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery 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
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School are Oasis Academy Oldham (0.4 miles), The Hathershaw College (1.1 miles) and Co-op Academy Failsworth (1.1 miles).
Oasis Academy OldhamThe Hathershaw CollegeCo-op Academy Failsworth
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; 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 · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Margaret's creates a warm, welcoming environment where children are happy and feel safe. The school has an ambitious curriculum that helps all pupils, including those with additional needs, achieve well and develop a strong body of knowledge. Children benefit from excellent early reading teaching and a wide range of enrichment opportunities that develop their talents and interests.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum with clear key knowledge that pupils revisit and build upon throughout their learning
- Strong behaviour and positive attitudes to learning, with pupils concentrating well in lessons and showing respect for one another
- Excellent early reading programme with consistent phonics training and timely support to keep pupils on track
- Strong personal development opportunities including leadership roles such as school council, ethos committee and reading committee
- Caring relationships throughout the school with effective safeguarding systems and staff knowing families well
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers need better training to adapt the curriculum effectively in certain subjects when pupils develop misconceptions
- Teachers in a few subjects could enhance their support strategies for pupils with SEND to have greater impact
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders and staff prioritising pupil safety through vigilant monitoring of behaviour changes, swift reporting systems, close work with external agencies, and teaching pupils how to keep themselves safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, ethos committee, reading committee, mini mentor roles, school performances, work with resident poet and artist
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School is a warm and welcoming learning environment where pupils are happy, safe and work hard to meet high expectations. The school has developed an ambitious and effective curriculum since the previous inspection, with pupils achieving well across all subjects.
At a Glance
44.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 67% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 67% to 74% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.2
Avg class size
25.2
Infant (KS1)
28.2
KS2
11
Total classes
4 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 Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School.
- Corpus Christi Before & After School Care Service CIO640m away · Not yet graded
- Oldham Central Centre660m away · Not yet graded
- Ultimate AllStars Holiday Club970m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 46
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 46 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 34 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
298 pupils
315 places
17 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(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
56
SEN Support
13
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
333
Total Pupils
153
Boys
180
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
23.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,489
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,216
Per pupil
£2203k
Total funding
£233k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
17.0%
Persistent absence
276
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 Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
Questions parents ask about St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
What are SATs results like at St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Of the pupils at St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023.
What is the catchment area for St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery 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 Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School?
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Classes at St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School average 27.2 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School?
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School has around 333 pupils on roll. 44% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School in 2024/25. 17% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Apply through Oldham's coordinated admissions process, naming St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery 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 Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School: Corpus Christi Before & After School Care Service CIO (640m away, registered, not yet graded), Oldham Central Centre (660m away, registered, not yet graded) and Ultimate AllStars Holiday Club (970m 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 Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 46 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 34 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 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 Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School?
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School is at Hive Street, Hollinwood, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 4QS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)