SchoolScoresHoly Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Fir Tree Avenue, Fitton Hill, Oldham, OL8 2SR
0161 624 3035 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 November 2022. 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 105701), before it changed to its current form.
33% — 25 points below the Oldham average, and 29 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 33% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 4% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 63% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 43% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 97 | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 23 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 22 |
| Of those, offered a place | 22 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 47 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.0
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 24th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 46.9% | 36.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 34th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 26th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 30th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.8% | 36.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 30th lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 35th lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 41% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 15.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 62nd lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7 | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 50th lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 70th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 34% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.2 | 24.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 65th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 39% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.1 | 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
- Medlock Valley Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broadfield Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alexandra Park Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Limehurst Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coppice Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Family RC Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Limeside 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Werneth Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 November 2022.
How did Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 29 points below the England average of 62%.
Is Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 22 families put Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 23 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 22 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 151821.
- 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.