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St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy

St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy

Oldham, OL4 3LQPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

105%

Capacity

258

Pupils

1.7x

Demand

About St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy

St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 258 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 245 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sally Dell, it falls under Oldham local authority.

St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 30 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy include Sensory Room, Library, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Cross Country, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressRowland Way, Oldham, Oldham, OL4 3LQ
HeadteacherSally Dell
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils258
Free School Meals (FSM)22.7%
School Capacity258 / 245 (105% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Mar 2019
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (26 Mar 2019): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Feb 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomLibraryDining HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsNetballCross CountryDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningChess

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

30

Applications

50

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

28 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy

St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01616241377www.st-edwards.oldham.sch.uk

Rowland Way, Oldham

Oldham, OL4 3LQ

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Rowland Way, Oldham

Oldham, OL4 3LQ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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