SchoolScoresFriezland Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Church Road, Greenfield, Oldham, OL3 7LN
01457 872601 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 April 2019.
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 14 January 2025: Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
56 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Oldham comparisons use the 44 of its 79 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 35 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 8th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 14th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 7th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 10th highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 49% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 29 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 40 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 93% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 75% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 61%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Oldham figures pool parents at the Oldham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
13 pupils in this year group.
69% — 11 points above the Oldham average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 69% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 4% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 69% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 92% | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 12 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 9 |
| Of those, offered a place | 9 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 71 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 72nd highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 36.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 65th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 37th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 75th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 36.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 96% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 15.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 77th lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.3 | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 77th lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 69th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 36% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.4 | 24.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 55th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 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
- St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenfield Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Milton St John's CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenfield St Mary's CofE School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's RC Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Knowsley Junior School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Agnes CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springhead Infant and Nursery School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected
- St George's CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Friezland Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Friezland Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 April 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 14 January 2025, Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
How did Friezland Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Friezland Primary School?
98% of the 56 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Friezland Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Friezland Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 9 families put Friezland Primary School as their first choice for 12 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 9 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 105666.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.