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South Failsworth Community Primary School

Oldham, M35 0NYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 53 places
Ranking
#8,889
of 13,686 nationally

About South Failsworth Community Primary School

South Failsworth Community Primary School’s headline KS2 result — 57% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — sits just one percentage point below the Oldham local authority average of 58%. That places it 35th out of 67 primary schools in the borough, squarely in the middle of the pack. The school is oversubscribed, with 97 applications for 53 places in 2025/26 and 45 first-preference offers, suggesting local families see it as a reliable choice. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated overall effectiveness as Good, a downgrade from the Outstanding it held in 2011, but inspectors still judged personal development as Outstanding. That combination of solid but unspectacular results and strong pastoral care is a fair summary of what this school offers.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPaddock Lane, Manchester, Oldham, M35 0NY
HeadteacherAlison Murray
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils440
Free School Meals (FSM)16.3%
School Capacity440 / 420 (105% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Apr 2024
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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, 20 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallArt StudiosLibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsForest SchoolMusic RoomsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersFootballGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubCodingChessBook ClubArt ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Breakfast club

07:15-08:55

After-school care

15:25-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Failsworth Community Primary School

South Failsworth 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.