St Hugh's CofE Primary School
91%
Capacity
215
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Hugh's CofE Primary School
St Hugh'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 215 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Hugh's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jane Lisic, it falls under Oldham local authority.
St Hugh's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 16 applications for 11 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Hugh's CofE Primary School include Art Studios, Library, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Swimming, Dance, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Art Club, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 59.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, St Hugh'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 | Wildmoor Avenue, Oldham, Oldham, OL4 5NZ |
| Headteacher | Jane Lisic |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Number of Pupils | 215 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 59.2% |
| School Capacity | 215 / 236 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
16
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
9 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.
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Contact Information
Wildmoor Avenue, Oldham
Oldham, OL4 5NZ
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