Beever Primary School
92%
Capacity
225
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Beever Primary School
Beever Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 225 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 244 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Beever Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Edwards, it falls under Oldham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 25% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13435th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 67th out of 67 in Oldham.
Beever Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 24 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Beever Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Netball, Athletics, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Gardening, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 62.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, Beever Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Moorby Street, Oldham, Oldham, OL1 3QU |
| Headteacher | Nicola Edwards |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Number of Pupils | 225 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 62.6% |
| School Capacity | 225 / 244 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (25%)
13435th of 13,686
Nationally
2020th of 2,065
In North West
67th of 67
In Oldham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
25%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
25%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
32
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (75% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Moorby Street, Oldham
Oldham, OL1 3QU
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