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Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Academy converter · Oldham · OL8 2SR

Ages 3–11 · 226 pupils · Oldham

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Ofsted

Good

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Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-11-08

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill108%

226 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
226
Boys / girls
118 / 108
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
226 / 210 (108%)
Free school meals
47.9%
FSM pupils
103
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Salford
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Tracy Cavanagh

Location

Address
Fir Tree Avenue, Fitton Hill
Postcode
OL8 2SR
Town
Oldham
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Oldham
District
Oldham
Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
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 academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Oldham, Oldham, 226 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 47.9%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Salford.

Open schools in Oldham
115
Primary schools in Oldham
79
Academies among open schools in Oldham
52% (60)
Open schools in OL8
23
Primary in OL8
15
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.

Compare with theseAll in OldhamNear OL8

  • Medlock Valley Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Oldham · OL8 2PN · Oldham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM62.8%
    • Demand0.97

    0.3 miles away

  • Broadfield Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Oldham · OL8 1LH · Oldham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM45.7%
    • Demand1.20

    0.8 miles away

  • Alexandra Park Junior School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Oldham · OL8 2BE · Oldham

    Ages 7–11

    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM42.1%

    0.9 miles away

  • Limehurst Community Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Oldham · OL8 3JQ · Oldham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM50.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.9 miles away

  • Coppice Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Oldham · OL8 1AP · Oldham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS244%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM28.7%
    • Demand0.98

    0.9 miles away

  • Holy Family RC Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Oldham · OL8 3NG · Oldham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM49.5%
    • Demand1.00

    0.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Tracy Cavanagh
Telephone
01616243035
Website
www.holyrosary.oldham.sch.uk/

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