SchoolScoresSt Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Greenacres Road, Oldham, OL4 1HP
0161 770 5401 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 21 May 2024. 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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| 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 105725), before it changed to its current form.
60% — 2 points above the Oldham average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 4% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 19 |
| Of those, offered a place | 19 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 58 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.6
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 23rd highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 47.4% | 36.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 51st highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 48th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 28th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.9% | 36.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 17th lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 15.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 34th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 93% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.5 | 24.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 38th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 80% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.7 | 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
- Greenacres Primary Academy 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Clarksfield 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Littlemoor Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Horton Mill Community Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mayfield Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beever Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glodwick Infant and Nursery School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025
- Woodlands Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hey-with-Zion Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Roundthorn Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 May 2024.
How did St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Is St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 19 families put St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 30 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 19 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 152018.
- 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.