Werneth Primary School
96%
Capacity
434
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Werneth Primary School
Werneth Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 434 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Werneth Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jonathan Bell, it falls under Oldham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6817th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 67 in Oldham.
Werneth Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 70 applications for 48 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Werneth Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Dance, Rounders, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Coding, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, Werneth 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Coppice Street, Oldham, Oldham, OL8 4BL |
| Headteacher | Jonathan Bell |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Number of Pupils | 434 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.1% |
| School Capacity | 434 / 450 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6817th of 13,686
Nationally
981st of 2,065
In North West
27th of 67
In Oldham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
63%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed48
70
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Coppice Street, Oldham
Oldham, OL8 4BL
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