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Springhead Infant and Nursery School

Oldham, OL4 4QTPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2026
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 35 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Springhead Infant and Nursery School

Springhead Infant and Nursery School in Oldham is a state primary for children aged 3 to 7, currently operating well below its capacity of 207 with just 149 pupils on roll. That spare capacity is interesting given the clear demand signal from its 2025/26 admissions round: the school received 60 applications for 35 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.71 applicants per place. Thirty-three of those applications were first-preference choices, and all 33 received offers. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 16.9%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% but still below the Oldham local authority average, suggesting the school draws from a mix of backgrounds. The school has a nursery provision and no religious character, so it serves families looking for a non-denominational early years setting within the borough.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCooper Street, Oldham, Oldham, OL4 4QT
HeadteacherGillian Kay
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils149
Free School Meals (FSM)16.9%
School Capacity149 / 207 (72% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Oct 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsArt StudiosSports HallForest SchoolDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballSwimmingCross CountryRoundersDanceCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

CodingArt ClubGardeningChessChoir

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

SEND Support

Speech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-09:00

After-school care

15:00-17:50

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

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Springhead Infant and Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.