St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School, Oldham
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Oldham. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 17th-highest of the 68 schools in Oldham with published results, and 4,602nd of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- 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 27 Oct 2026
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 74% in Oldham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (87% in reading, 81% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 36 families put St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School as their first choice and 76 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 8 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School are St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy (0.4 miles, 73% reading, 76% maths); Hey-with-Zion Primary School (0.4 miles, 73% reading, 88% maths); Roundthorn Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 93% maths); and St Agnes CofE Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 87% reading, 87% maths).
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary AcademyHey-with-Zion Primary SchoolRoundthorn Primary AcademySt Agnes CofE Primary School
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink), about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lees Post Office, 160 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Thomas' Leesfield 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.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School are Oasis Academy Leesbrook (0.4 miles) and Co-op Academy Strinesdale (1 mile).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals 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 agoThis judgement is from January 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming school where children feel safe and cared for by kind teachers. The school balances high academic expectations with practical life skills through their Leesfield programme, and celebrates pupil achievements weekly. Strong phonics teaching and reading support help pupils become confident readers.
Key Strengths
- Clear curriculum planning with key knowledge identified in each subject, building logically from Reception to Year 6
- Strong phonics programme with well-trained staff and reading books matched to pupils' learning
- Excellent behaviour and positive relationships between pupils and teachers
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Leesfield life skills programme that develops practical abilities pupils need for life outside school
Areas for Improvement
- In some foundation subjects, teachers' checks do not accurately show whether pupils have learned the key knowledge
- Some teachers introduce new learning before pupils are ready, creating gaps in knowledge
- Leaders should ensure teachers are better equipped to check pupils' prior knowledge before moving forward
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - staff receive regular training, leaders know pupils and families well, and pupils are taught how to keep themselves safe in various situations including online.
Extracurricular Activities
Reading suitcases for home reading, visits to local library, weekly assemblies celebrating achievements, life skills challenges
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils feel well cared for, happy, and motivated to learn. Leaders have set high academic and behaviour standards, with pupils responding positively to their learning.
At a Glance
32.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 72% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
1
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
207 pupils
210 places
3 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
16.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
200
Total Pupils
98
Boys
102
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
18.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,693
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,879
Per pupil
£1402k
Total funding
£114k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
15.8%
Persistent absence
184
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 Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 84% did so in maths.
What is St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Thomas' Leesfield 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 Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School?
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School?
Classes at St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School average 28 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School?
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School has around 200 pupils on roll. 33% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 15.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School?
Apply through Oldham's coordinated admissions process, naming St Thomas' Leesfield 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.
How many road collisions happen near St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School?
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School is at Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 5AT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)