St. Paul's CofE Primary School, Oldham
St. Paul's CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Oldham, part of Crompton House Church of England Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was full in 2025, at 104% of capacity.
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
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 27 Oct 2026
St. Paul's CofE Primary School in detail
St. Paul's CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We are very proud of our school's vision which is reflected in its theological roots. Parents, Governors, staff and children across school contributed to the foundation of our vision (see below),soon identifying a strong link to'Our Growth' focus through the work of Jesus."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At St. Paul’s, everyone who walks through our door remarks on our calmness, serenity and distinctiveness of values. The belief that every child is a unique child of God is tangible. We ensure that no child will ever be left behind, despite any difficulties that they may come with."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, dance, choir, coding, eco club and maths club.
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
St. Paul's CofE Primary School has no published results of its own yet. Before it took its current form in 2025, as St Paul's CofE Primary School (URN 131848), 68% of its Year 6 pupils reached the expected standard in reading and 62% in maths in the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments.
Getting a place at St. Paul's CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 18 families put St. Paul's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 55 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 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. Paul's CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St. Paul's CofE Primary School are Ss Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.4 miles); Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 84% reading, 82% maths); St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 75% maths); and Thorp Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths).
Ss Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademySs Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolSt Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolThorp Primary School
The trust
St. Paul's CofE Primary School is one of 7 schools run by Crompton House Church of England Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
All 7 schools in Crompton House Church of England Multi Academy Trust
Who goes there
In 2026, 54 pupils (23.4%) received SEN support and 21 (9.1%) 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.
St. Paul's CofE Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 12 places, 14 pupils on roll.
Staffing
St. Paul's CofE Primary School had 9 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 Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Highlands Road (opposite), 100 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St. Paul's CofE Primary School are E-ACT the Oldham Academy North (0.3 miles) and North Chadderton School (1 mile).
Sources: DfE school performance data; GIAS establishment links; DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
St. Paul's CofE Primary School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in February 2025. Before that, as St Paul's CofE Primary School (URN 131848), it was rated Good in September 2019.
At a Glance
29.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Speech and language, Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.9
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
9
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
Results at St Paul's CofE Primary School before it took its current form in 2025 (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25Published for St Paul's CofE Primary School (URN 131848), the school St. Paul's CofE Primary School replaced. There are no figures for St. Paul's CofE Primary School yet, so these are shown separately.
KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 78% to 68% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 62% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 66% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
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. Paul's CofE Primary School.
- Little Saplings BASC LtdAt the school · Not yet graded
- SS Aidan and Oswald's Out Of School Care Club620m away · Not yet graded
- Bee'z Nee'z Out of School Club700m away · Not yet graded
- Conexus Tuition Learning Centre920m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St. Paul's CofE Primary School is in Oldham; for families living there:
Apply to Oldham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
1 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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Your chances of a place at St. Paul's CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
219 pupils
210 places
9 pupils over capacity 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
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
54
SEN Support
21
EHC Plans
32.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
St. Paul's CofE Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 12 places, 14 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
231
Total Pupils
133
Boys
98
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
25.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,083
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,427
Per pupil
£1345k
Total funding
£88k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Absence at St Paul's CofE Primary School before it took its current form in 20252024/25
Published for St Paul's CofE Primary School (URN 131848), the school St. Paul's CofE Primary School replaced. There are no figures for St. Paul's CofE Primary School yet, so these are shown separately.
4.5%
Overall absence
10.7%
Persistent absence
197
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. Paul's CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about St. Paul's CofE Primary School
Are there exam results for St. Paul's CofE Primary School?
St. Paul's CofE Primary School has no published results of its own yet. Before it took its current form in 2025, as St Paul's CofE Primary School (URN 131848), 68% of its Year 6 pupils reached the expected standard in reading and 62% in maths in the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments.
What is St. Paul's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St. Paul's CofE Primary School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in February 2025. Before that, as St Paul's CofE Primary School (URN 131848), it was rated Good in September 2019.
What is the catchment area for St. Paul's CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St. Paul's CofE 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. Paul's CofE Primary School?
St. Paul's CofE Primary School was full in 2025, at 104% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St. Paul's CofE Primary School?
Classes at St. Paul's CofE Primary School average 24.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St. Paul's CofE Primary School?
St. Paul's CofE Primary School has around 231 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.
Does St. Paul's CofE Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
St. Paul's CofE Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 12 places, 14 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St. Paul's CofE Primary School?
Apply through Oldham's coordinated admissions process, naming St. Paul's CofE 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. Paul's CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Little Saplings BASC Ltd (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.
How many road collisions happen near St. Paul's CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 1 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. Paul's CofE Primary School?
St. Paul's CofE Primary School is at Hindle Drive, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5LU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)