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St. Theresa's RC Primary School

Oldham, OL1 4NAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
#9,387
of 13,686 nationally

About St. Theresa's RC Primary School

St. Theresa's RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary in Oldham, one of 86 primary schools in the local authority. It ranks 38th out of 67 schools in Oldham on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it just inside the bottom half of the authority. The three highest-ranked peers in the area are Christ Church CofE Primary School, St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School, and St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School, all of which score notably higher on the same metric. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Glodwick Infant and Nursery School, 2.2 kilometres away. St. Theresa's itself has been rated Good at its most recent graded inspection in July 2024, a rating it has held consistently across both its recent inspections. The school serves a community with high levels of disadvantage — 46 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressWhetstone Hill Road, Oldham, Oldham, OL1 4NA
HeadteacherLinda McCombe
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils187
Free School Meals (FSM)46.0%
School Capacity187 / 236 (79% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallMusic RoomsSensory RoomGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsAthleticsSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningBook Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:50

After-school care

15:20-17:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St. Theresa's RC Primary School

St. Theresa's RC Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.