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Fir Bank Primary School

Oldham, OL2 6SJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#4,175
of 13,686 nationally

About Fir Bank Primary School

Fir Bank Primary School in Oldham is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local reputation. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 61 applications for just 29 places, with 30 of those applications listing it as a first preference. This demand is notable given the school already operates above its official capacity of 210, currently teaching 235 pupils. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 12.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively less deprived intake compared with many schools in the Oldham local authority area. The school is a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available, and is led by headteacher Rachael McLaughlin.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGrasmere Road, Oldham, Oldham, OL2 6SJ
HeadteacherRachael McLaughlin
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils235
Free School Meals (FSM)12.9%
School Capacity235 / 210 (112% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryICT SuitePlaying FieldsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceCross CountryRoundersGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingEco ClubChessArt ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: firbankprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Fir Bank 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.