St Thomas CofE Primary School, Oldham

From the headteacher's welcome: "St. Thomas Church of England Primary School is an inclusive Voluntary Aided School which is part of the Henshaw Trust and caters for children aged 2-11 years. At St Thomas' School, we strive to unlock the hidden treasures within our children, their families and the parish community through a culture of lifelong learning."

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 10 December 2026, an open day on Monday 14 December 2026 and an open day on Monday 4 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at St Thomas CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 74% in Oldham and 77% and 75% across England.

For September 2026 entry, 49 families put St Thomas CofE Primary School as their first choice and 99 named it as one of their preferences, for 51 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Thomas CofE Primary School are Werneth Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 63% reading, 72% maths); St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.2 miles); Coppice Primary Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 72% reading, 83% maths); and Richmond Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 64% reading, 65% maths).

St Thomas CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

St Thomas CofE Primary School is one of 7 schools run by Crompton House Church of England Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

11 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Thomas CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that their child is happy at the school (91%).

38.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 82.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink), about 590 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Osborne Road (near), 180 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Thomas CofE Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

St Thomas CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St Thomas CofE Primary School are The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy (0.5 miles), Oasis Academy Oldham (0.8 miles) and The Hathershaw College (1 mile).