SchoolScoresCorpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Stanley Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 7HA
0161 652 1275 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 1 December 2015. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 30 March 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
49 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 105718), before it changed to its current form.
73% — 15 points above the Oldham average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 4% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 92% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 84% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Oldham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 40 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 63 |
| Of those, offered a place | 40 (63%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 127 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 56th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.1% | 36.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 47th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 74th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 33rd highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.6% | 36.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 68% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 15.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 43rd lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 66% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3 | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 44th lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 99% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 29.5 | 24.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 100% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 19.9 | 12.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 57th highest of 71 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 17.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Stanley Road Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Freehold Community Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yew Tree Community School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Werneth Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coppice Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Limeside 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 1 December 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 30 March 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 63 families put Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 40 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 40 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152016.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.