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St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School
Goodgraded 25/06/2024Ages 3–11240 pupilsFaithChurch of England
St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Oldham. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 240 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 25/06/2024, St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Oldham can view St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 25/06/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)39%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score100
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score99
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake48.0%
Free school meals48.0%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language16.6%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled102%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.7%
Attendance94.7%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher37.5
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence13.0%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Oldham
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