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Friezland Primary School

Foundation school · Oldham · OL3 7LN

Ages 4–11 · 97 pupils · Oldham

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Ofsted

Some aspects not as strong

KS2 expected (RWM)

47%

Overall absence

3.9%

Admissions demand

1.40 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Some aspects not as strong

Inspection date

2025-03-20

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)47%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence3.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)2.3%
Unauthorised0.7%
Authorised absence
3.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
87

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.40 · Competitive

1st preferences

21

Places offered

15

1st-preference offers

15

Total preferences (any rank)
68
Preferred offers (top 3)
15
Applications from outside LA
15
Offers to outside-LA applicants
4

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill92%

97 pupils · 105 places

Pupils on roll
97
Boys / girls
56 / 41
School capacity
105
Capacity fill
97 / 105 (92%)
Free school meals
8.2%
FSM pupils
8
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mrs Rebecca Hammond

Location

Address
Church Road, Greenfield
Postcode
OL3 7LN
Town
Oldham
County
Greater Manchester
Local authority
Oldham
District
Oldham
Constituency
Oldham East and Saddleworth
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (primary), Ages 4–11, in Oldham, Oldham, 97 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 8.2%.

Open schools in Oldham
115
Primary schools in Oldham
79
Academies among open schools in Oldham
52% (60)
Open schools in OL3
10
Primary in OL3
8
Open schools in Oldham LA
128
Primary in Oldham LA
86

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Oldham · OL4 4DS · Oldham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS287%
    • Absence3.5%
    • FSM4.3%
    • Demand1.20

    0.6 miles away

  • Greenfield Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Oldham · OL3 7AA · Oldham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM11.9%
    • Demand0.85

    0.8 miles away

  • Milton St John's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Ashton-under-Lyne · OL5 0BN · Tameside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence3.7%
    • FSM18.8%
    • Demand0.95

    1.0 miles away

  • Greenfield St Mary's CofE School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Oldham · OL3 7DW · Oldham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM4.4%
    • Demand0.96

    1.1 miles away

  • Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Ashton-under-Lyne · OL5 9DR · Tameside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM24.9%
    • Demand1.00

    1.2 miles away

  • St Joseph's RC Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Ashton-under-Lyne · OL5 0ES · Tameside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM21.0%
    • Demand1.00

    1.3 miles away

  • Knowsley Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Oldham · OL4 4BH · Oldham

    Ages 7–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM32.4%

    1.4 miles away

  • St Agnes CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Oldham · OL4 5RU · Oldham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM52.3%
    • Demand1.14

    1.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Rebecca Hammond
Telephone
01457872601
Website
www.friezlandschool.co.uk/

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