Thorp Primary School, Oldham
Thorp Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Oldham, part of The Oak Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 43rd-highest of the 68 schools in Oldham with published results, and 10,359th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- 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
Thorp Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Thorp Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 74% in Oldham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 75% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Thorp Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Thorp Primary School as their first choice and 73 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Thorp Primary School are St. Paul's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles); Ss Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.6 miles); Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 84% reading, 82% maths); and Fir Bank Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 93% reading, 97% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Thorp Primary School.
St. Paul's CofE Primary SchoolSs Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademySs Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolFir Bank Primary School
The trust
Thorp Primary School is one of 3 schools run by The Oak Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 20 pupils (9.2%) received SEN support and 4 (1.8%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Denbydale Way (n-bound), 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Thorp Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Thorp Primary School are E-ACT the Oldham Academy North (0.7 miles), E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (1.2 miles), North Chadderton School (1.3 miles) and The Crompton House Church of England Academy (1.3 miles).
E-ACT the Oldham Academy NorthE-ACT Royton and Crompton AcademyNorth Chadderton SchoolThe Crompton House Church of England Academy
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); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
24.0%
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 declined from 75% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 75% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 71% to 67% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.1
Avg class size
25.3
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Thorp Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Thorp Primary School.
- Bee'z Nee'z Out of School ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Conexus Tuition Learning Centre490m away · Not yet graded
- Little Saplings BASC Ltd690m away · Not yet graded
- SS Aidan and Oswald's Out Of School Care Club910m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Thorp Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Thorp 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
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 7 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
2 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 Thorp Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
189 pupils
210 places
21 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(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
11.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
217
Total Pupils
105
Boys
112
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
21.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,789
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,535
Per pupil
£1179k
Total funding
£85k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
10.5%
Persistent absence
162
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
Questions parents ask about Thorp Primary School
What are SATs results like at Thorp Primary School?
Of the pupils at Thorp Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 70% did so in maths.
What is Thorp Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thorp Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
What is the catchment area for Thorp Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Thorp 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 Thorp Primary School?
Thorp Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Thorp Primary School?
Classes at Thorp Primary School average 27.1 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 Thorp Primary School?
Thorp Primary School has around 217 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Thorp Primary School?
5.2% of sessions were missed at Thorp Primary School in 2024/25. 10.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Thorp Primary School?
Apply through Oldham's coordinated admissions process, naming Thorp 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 Thorp Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Bee'z Nee'z Out of School Club (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 Thorp Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 7 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 2 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 Thorp Primary School?
Thorp Primary School is at Westerdale Drive, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5TY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)