St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
99%
Capacity
332
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 332 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 334 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Daniel Whittle, it falls under Oldham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9438th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 67 in Oldham.
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 44 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, 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 Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School include Art Studios, Dining Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Cricket, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Film Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery 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 | Hive Street, Oldham, Oldham, OL8 4QS |
| Headteacher | Daniel Whittle |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Number of Pupils | 332 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.4% |
| School Capacity | 332 / 334 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9438th of 13,686
Nationally
1368th of 2,065
In North West
39th of 67
In Oldham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
55%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
61
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hive Street, Oldham
Oldham, OL8 4QS
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