St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
99%
Capacity
208
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 208 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher James Whittaker, it falls under Oldham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6014th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 67 in Oldham.
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 28 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Tennis, Gymnastics, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Drama, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, St Thomas' Leesfield 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Thomas Street, Oldham, Oldham, OL4 5AT |
| Headteacher | James Whittaker |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.5% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6014th of 13,686
Nationally
862nd of 2,065
In North West
22nd of 67
In Oldham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
65%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Thomas Street, Oldham
Oldham, OL4 5AT
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