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Higher Failsworth Primary School

Oldham, M35 9EAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 33 places
Ranking
#9,470
of 13,686 nationally

About Higher Failsworth Primary School

Higher Failsworth Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, 26 out of 33 places were offered to families who listed it as their first preference, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.61. That means for every available place, more than one and a half families put it at the top of their list, which is a solid indicator of local satisfaction. ParentView data isn't available in this dataset, but the first-preference numbers speak for themselves. The school is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, mixed gender and non-religious, led by headteacher Samantha Forster. It currently has 435 pupils on roll against a capacity of 474, so there is a little spare capacity, but the oversubscription shows demand is strong.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStansfield Road, Oldham, Oldham, M35 9EA
HeadteacherSamantha Forster
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils435
Free School Meals (FSM)30.3%
School Capacity435 / 474 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jul 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, 24 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomArt StudiosDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

NetballFootballCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:50

Source: higher-failsworth.oldham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Higher Failsworth 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.