St. Theresa's RC 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 St Theresa's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy.
St. Theresa's RC Primary School, Oldham
St. Theresa's RC 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 November 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 21st-highest of the 68 schools in Oldham with published results, and 6,834th of 14,452 across England. It was 81% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
- 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
St. Theresa's RC Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at St. Theresa's RC Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 74% in Oldham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 68% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St. Theresa's RC Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 18 families put St. Theresa's RC Primary School as their first choice and 26 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St. Theresa's RC Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St. Theresa's RC Primary School are St Theresa's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (under 0.1 miles); Woodlands Primary Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 60% reading, 64% maths); Willowpark Primary Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 66% reading, 69% maths); and Mayfield Primary School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 75% reading, 72% maths).
St. Theresa's RC Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
St Theresa's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyWoodlands Primary AcademyWillowpark Primary AcademyMayfield Primary School
Who goes there
44.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 27 pupils (14.5%) received SEN support and 4 (2.2%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 920 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shelley Road (opposite), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St. Theresa's RC 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
St. Theresa's RC Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2017, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2017 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
44.6%
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 improved from 68% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 71% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 68% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.3
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
26.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St. Theresa's RC Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St. Theresa's RC Primary School.
- Sparkles2450m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St. Theresa's RC Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St. Theresa's RC Primary School is in Oldham; for families living there:
Apply to Oldham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St. Theresa's RC Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
170 pupils
210 places
40 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(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
16.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
186
Total Pupils
95
Boys
91
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
23.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,581
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,717
Per pupil
£1396k
Total funding
£129k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
20.9%
Persistent absence
177
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St. Theresa's RC Primary School
What are SATs results like at St. Theresa's RC Primary School?
Of the pupils at St. Theresa's RC Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is St. Theresa's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St. Theresa's RC Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St. Theresa's RC Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St. Theresa's RC 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. Theresa's RC Primary School?
St. Theresa's RC Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 81% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St. Theresa's RC Primary School?
Classes at St. Theresa's RC Primary School average 23.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St. Theresa's RC Primary School?
St. Theresa's RC Primary School has around 186 pupils on roll. 45% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St. Theresa's RC Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at St. Theresa's RC Primary School in 2024/25. 20.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St. Theresa's RC Primary School?
Apply through Oldham's coordinated admissions process, naming St. Theresa's RC 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. Theresa's RC Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St. Theresa's RC Primary School: Sparkles2 (450m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is St. Theresa's RC Primary School?
St. Theresa's RC Primary School is at Whetstone Hill Road, Derker, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4NA.