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Limehurst Community Primary School

Oldham, OL8 3JQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 32 places
Ranking
#3,884
of 13,686 nationally

About Limehurst Community Primary School

Limehurst Community Primary School in Oldham is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11, and its intake tells a story of a school serving a community with significant need. With 330 pupils on roll against a capacity of 354, the school is not quite full, but demand is clearly strong: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 46 applications for 32 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.44 applicants per place. All 32 first-preference families were offered a spot, suggesting it is a popular first choice. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 50.3%, which is notably high compared to the national average of around 23% and signals a catchment area with above-average levels of deprivation. The school does not have a religious character, so its appeal is purely based on its local reputation and provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWhite Bank Road, Oldham, Oldham, OL8 3JQ
HeadteacherMark Roberts
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils330
Free School Meals (FSM)50.3%
School Capacity330 / 354 (93% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Mar 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumICT SuitePlaying FieldsLibraryForest SchoolSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsFootballTennisSwimmingDanceNetball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

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Limehurst Community 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.