St Thomas CofE Primary School
97%
Capacity
505
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Thomas CofE Primary School
St Thomas CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 505 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 522 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Thomas CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul McGrath, it falls under Oldham local authority.
St Thomas CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 82 applications for 60 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 63 were first-preference applications.
St Thomas CofE Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 91% recommending the school (11 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas CofE Primary School include Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Library, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Cricket, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Chess, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, St Thomas 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St Thomas Street, Oldham, Oldham, OL8 1SE |
| Headteacher | Paul McGrath |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Number of Pupils | 505 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.3% |
| School Capacity | 505 / 522 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Nov 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Jan 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
11 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
82
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
63 families put this school as their 1st choice (77% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Thomas Street, Oldham
Oldham, OL8 1SE
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