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St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy

Academy converter · Oldham · OL4 3LQ

Ages 3–11 · 244 pupils · Oldham

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Overall absence

5.5%

Admissions demand

0.96 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

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

Overall absence5.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.0%
Unauthorised1.9%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.5%
Enrolments in measure
216

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

0.96 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

27

Places offered

28

1st-preference offers

27

Total preferences (any rank)
55
Preferred offers (top 3)
28
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

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 fill100%

244 pupils · 245 places

Pupils on roll
244
Boys / girls
113 / 131
School capacity
245
Capacity fill
244 / 245 (100%)
Free school meals
21.3%
FSM pupils
52
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 Sally Dell

Location

Address
Rowland Way, Lees
Postcode
OL4 3LQ
Town
Oldham
County
Lancashire
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 academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Oldham, Oldham, 244 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 21.3%. 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 OL4
19
Primary in OL4
16
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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    • FSM22.4%

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  • Oasis Academy Clarksfield

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    • KS244%
    • Absence7.8%
    • FSM54.1%
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  • Knowsley Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

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    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM32.4%

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    Ofsted: Good

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    • KS264%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM28.2%
    • Demand0.96

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  • Littlemoor Primary School

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    • KS240%
    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM54.2%
    • Demand1.00

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sally Dell
Telephone
01616241377
Website
www.st-edwards.oldham.sch.uk

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