Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
89%
Capacity
429
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 429 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Holy Cross Ceva Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Wardle, it falls under Oldham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6836th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 67 in Oldham.
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 38 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.0/5 from 1 parents).
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 Holy Cross Ceva Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Music Rooms, Forest School, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Drama, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 55.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, Holy Cross Ceva 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Ruth Street, Oldham, Oldham, OL1 3EZ |
| Headteacher | Paul Wardle |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Number of Pupils | 429 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 55.6% |
| School Capacity | 429 / 480 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Dec 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6836th of 13,686
Nationally
984th of 2,065
In North West
28th of 67
In Oldham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
63%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed38
49
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ruth Street, Oldham
Oldham, OL1 3EZ
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