St Hilda's CofE Primary School
87%
Capacity
398
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Hilda's CofE Primary School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 398 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 459 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Hilda's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Patricia Burton, it falls under Oldham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11149th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 48th out of 67 in Oldham.
St Hilda's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 30 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Hilda's CofE Primary School include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Cross Country, Rounders, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Eco Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, St Hilda's CofE 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Tilbury Street, Oldham, Oldham, OL1 2HJ |
| Headteacher | Patricia Burton |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Number of Pupils | 398 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.2% |
| School Capacity | 398 / 459 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11149th of 13,686
Nationally
1641st of 2,065
In North West
48th of 67
In Oldham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
48%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
41
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Tilbury Street, Oldham
Oldham, OL1 2HJ
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