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Roundthorn Primary Academy

Oldham, OL4 5LNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.6×
Oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#5,491
of 13,686 nationally

About Roundthorn Primary Academy

Roundthorn Primary Academy is a state primary school in Oldham, serving 253 pupils aged 3 to 11 under headteacher Joelle Hardman. It sits within a local authority that includes 86 primary schools, where the top-performing peers are Christ Church CofE Primary School, St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School, and St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School. Roundthorn itself ranks 19th out of 67 primaries in Oldham on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the top 28% locally and the top 40% nationally. The school is noticeably oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 82 applications for 29 places, with 47 first-preference applications and an oversubscription ratio of 2.83. That level of demand suggests strong local reputation, though the school has no religious character and is not one of the four Outstanding-rated primaries in the borough. The nearest Outstanding school is Glodwick Infant and Nursery School, 0.6 km away.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRoundthorn Road, Oldham, Oldham, OL4 5LN
HeadteacherJoelle Hardman
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils253
Free School Meals (FSM)30.1%
School Capacity253 / 210 (120% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsLibraryGymnasiumForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballTennisRoundersCross CountryCricketSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubCodingChoirScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Roundthorn Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.