SchoolScoresSt Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Rushcroft Road, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7PP
0161 770 8309 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 March 2012.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 16 November 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
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.
77% — 19 points above the Oldham average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 4% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 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 | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 39 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (74%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 97 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.3
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 Church of England 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 78th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 36.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 61st highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 70th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 36.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 3rd lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 95% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 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 Joint 12th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 99% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 30.3 | 24.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 20th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 94% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.4 | 12.5 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Crompton Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rushcroft Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beal Vale Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- East Crompton St James CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Farrowdale House School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Thornham St James CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2023 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fir Bank Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Royton Hall Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- East Crompton St George's CofE School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 March 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 16 November 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Is St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 39 families put St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton as their first choice for 29 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 29 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 105711.
- 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.