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Knowsley Junior School

Goodgraded 15/03/2022Ages 7–11265 pupilsDoes not apply
Oldham, OL4 4BH
Oldham

Knowsley Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Oldham. The school has around 265 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/03/2022, Knowsley Junior School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Oldham can view Knowsley Junior School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Oldham (OL4 4BH), Knowsley Junior School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 15/03/2022

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence17.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.0England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals32.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language31.0%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-3%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-6%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Oldham
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Springhead Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.2 miSt Agnes CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miSt Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy0.6 miWaterhead Academy0.7 miHey-with-Zion Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miSt Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
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