Holy Family RC Primary School
89%
Capacity
201
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Holy Family RC Primary School
Holy Family RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 201 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 225 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Holy Family RC Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Alison Tunnicliffe, it falls under Oldham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11136th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 47th out of 67 in Oldham.
Holy Family RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 21 applications for 16 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holy Family RC Primary School include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Cricket, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Chess, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, Holy Family RC 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Lime Green Road, Oldham, Oldham, OL8 3NG |
| Headteacher | Alison Tunnicliffe |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Number of Pupils | 201 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.2% |
| School Capacity | 201 / 225 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Apr 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11136th of 13,686
Nationally
1639th of 2,065
In North West
47th of 67
In Oldham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
48%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
21
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lime Green Road, Oldham
Oldham, OL8 3NG
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