Mather Street Primary School
87%
Capacity
209
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Mather Street Primary School
Mather Street Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 209 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Mather Street Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Martine Buckley, 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 11258th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 49th out of 67 in Oldham.
Mather Street Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 21 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Mather Street Primary School include Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Cross Country, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 54.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, Mather Street 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Mather Street, Manchester, Oldham, M35 0DT |
| Headteacher | Martine Buckley |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Number of Pupils | 209 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 54.7% |
| School Capacity | 209 / 240 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11258th of 13,686
Nationally
1661st of 2,065
In North West
49th 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
57%
'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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
26
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
17 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
Mather Street, Manchester
Oldham, M35 0DT
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