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St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Academy converter · Oldham · OL9 9SN

Ages 3–11 · 322 pupils · Oldham

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Improved significantly

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Headline

Improved significantly

Inspection date

2025-01-26

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill102%

322 pupils · 315 places

Pupils on roll
322
Boys / girls
159 / 163
School capacity
315
Capacity fill
322 / 315 (102%)
Free school meals
25.9%
FSM pupils
82
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 Susan J Milligan

Location

Address
Edward Street, Chadderton
Postcode
OL9 9SN
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, 322 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 25.9%. 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 OL9
28
Primary in OL9
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.

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    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM34.6%
    • Demand0.97

    0.3 miles away

  • Bare Trees Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Oldham · OL9 0DX · Oldham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS243%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM34.1%
    • Demand0.95

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  • Christ Church CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Oldham · OL9 9ED · Oldham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS293%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM26.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.6 miles away

  • Burnley Brow Community School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Oldham · OL9 0BY · Oldham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM35.3%
    • Demand1.00

    0.6 miles away

  • Mills Hill Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Oldham · OL9 0NH · Oldham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS239%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM17.9%
    • Demand0.97

    0.7 miles away

  • Freehold Community Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

    Academy converter · Primary

    Oldham · OL9 7RG · Oldham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM35.3%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

  • Westwood Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Oldham · OL9 6BH · Oldham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM46.2%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Susan J Milligan
Telephone
01616331318
Website
www.stherberts.education

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