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Bare Trees Primary School

Oldham, OL9 0DXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
43%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
55 1st-choice / 55 places
Ranking
#12,020
of 13,686 nationally

About Bare Trees Primary School

Bare Trees Primary School in Oldham is a large state primary that is clearly in demand among local families. With 662 pupils on roll against a capacity of 700, the school is operating close to its limit, and the oversubscription figures for the 2025/26 intake confirm that popularity: the school received 114 applications for just 55 places, with 55 of those applications listing Bare Trees as a first preference. Of those first-preference families, 54 were offered a place, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.07 applicants per place. The school’s intake also reflects the wider community it serves. A third of its pupils (33.3%) are eligible for free school meals, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% and suggests a significant proportion of children come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, taking children from age three through to eleven, and it offers nursery provision for the youngest children.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHolly Grove, Oldham, Oldham, OL9 0DX
HeadteacherVictoria Oldham
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils662
Free School Meals (FSM)33.3%
School Capacity662 / 700 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsDining HallForest SchoolSports HallGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

Cross CountrySwimmingRoundersDanceCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubFilm ClubArt ClubChoirScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Bare Trees Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.