Rushcroft Primary School
80%
Capacity
169
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Rushcroft Primary School
Rushcroft Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 169 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Rushcroft Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gillian Kay, it falls under Oldham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2337th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 67 in Oldham.
Rushcroft Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 16 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Rushcroft Primary School include Playing Fields, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Library, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Dance, Athletics, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Science Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, Rushcroft 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Trent Road, Oldham, Oldham, OL2 7YL |
| Headteacher | Gillian Kay |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Number of Pupils | 169 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.5% |
| School Capacity | 169 / 210 (80% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2337th of 13,686
Nationally
320th of 2,065
In North West
6th of 67
In Oldham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
76%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
34
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Trent Road, Oldham
Oldham, OL2 7YL
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