East Crompton St James CofE Primary School
88%
Capacity
184
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About East Crompton St James CofE Primary School
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 184 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated East Crompton St James CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Adam Laskey, it falls under Oldham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5402nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 67 in Oldham.
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 16 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at East Crompton St James CofE Primary School include Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Library, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Rounders, Netball, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Coding, Drama, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, East Crompton St James CofE 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St James Street, Oldham, Oldham, OL2 7TD |
| Headteacher | Adam Laskey |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Number of Pupils | 184 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.7% |
| School Capacity | 184 / 210 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5402nd of 13,686
Nationally
785th of 2,065
In North West
18th of 67
In Oldham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
67%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
49
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St James Street, Oldham
Oldham, OL2 7TD
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