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Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School

Oldham, M35 0NDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.8×
Oversubscribed
51 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#7,845
of 13,686 nationally

About Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School

Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School is a state primary in Oldham that is running very close to its capacity, with 232 pupils against a school capacity of 236. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 33.5%, which is significantly above the national average and gives a clear indication of the community it serves. Demand for places is extremely high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 120 applications for just 29 places, with 51 of those being first-preference choices. That works out at more than four applications for every place, and all 29 offers went to first-preference families. The school is clearly a popular choice locally, and its oversubscription ratio of 4.14 suggests that getting a place is far from guaranteed. It also has nursery provision, taking children from age three, which adds to its appeal for families looking for a single-site option from early years right through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPropps Hall Drive, Manchester, Oldham, M35 0ND
HeadteacherGillian Kay
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils232
Free School Meals (FSM)33.5%
School Capacity232 / 236 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

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

Source: Ofsted, 16 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsDining HallSports HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersTennisCross CountryDanceNetballAthleticsGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChessFilm ClubChoirEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: proppshall.oldham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.