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Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School

Oldham, M35 9WLPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2026
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#3,469
of 13,686 nationally

About Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School

Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School is a small Church of England/Free Church primary in Oldham, currently home to 134 pupils against a capacity of 140, so it is running very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 21.6%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools, giving the intake a distinctly local, mixed socio-economic character. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 55 applications for just 20 places, with 29 families listing it as their first preference. That works out at 2.75 applications per place, a clear signal that this is a sought-after school within the local area. The oversubscription ratio suggests parents are actively choosing Woodhouses over other options, and with a first-preference offer rate of 20, the school is able to accommodate all who put it top, but competition is real for those outside that group.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England/Free Church
AddressAshton Road, Failsworth, Manchester, Oldham, M35 9WL
HeadteacherHelen Woodward
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils134
Free School Meals (FSM)21.6%
School Capacity134 / 140 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Oct 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jul 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sensory RoomDining HallGymnasiumLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsFootballCricketDanceRoundersTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaEco ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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Woodhouses Voluntary 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.