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Horton Mill Community Primary School

Oldham, OL4 1GLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
38%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#12,661
of 13,686 nationally

About Horton Mill Community Primary School

Horton Mill Community Primary School in Oldham is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, and the parent experience is a mixed picture. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 64% of the 14 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That leaves a notable 36% who would not. On the positive side, 93% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 86% felt their child is safe. However, satisfaction dips on communication: only 50% agreed or strongly agreed that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and just 35% felt concerns are dealt with properly. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 56 applications for 29 places, giving a ratio of 1.93 applicants per place. Of those, 32 put Horton Mill as their first preference, and 28 first-preference offers were made, suggesting it remains a popular local choice despite the mixed feedback.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSouthlink, Oldham, Oldham, OL4 1GL
HeadteacherZaira Cook
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils239
Free School Meals (FSM)32.1%
School Capacity239 / 253 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 14 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Feb 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
GymnasiumArt StudiosSensory RoomICT SuiteLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballCricketRoundersNetballCross CountryGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubFilm ClubArt ClubGardeningCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Horton Mill Community Primary School

Horton Mill Community Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.