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St Thomas CofE Primary School

Academy converter · Oldham · OL8 1SE

Ages 2–11 · 491 pupils · Oldham

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

5.8%

Admissions demand

0.98 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2019-11-26

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

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

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

Overall absence5.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)17.0%
Unauthorised2.2%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.3%
Enrolments in measure
371

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

0.98 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

48

Places offered

50

1st-preference offers

48

Total preferences (any rank)
72
Preferred offers (top 3)
49
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

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 fill94%

491 pupils · 522 places

Pupils on roll
491
Boys / girls
254 / 237
School capacity
522
Capacity fill
491 / 522 (94%)
Free school meals
45.9%
FSM pupils
188
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Manchester
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CROMPTON HOUSE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
CROMPTON HOUSE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Crompton House School
Headteacher
Mr Paul McGrath

Location

Address
St Thomas Street, Werneth
Postcode
OL8 1SE
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 2–11, in Oldham, Oldham, 491 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 45.9%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Manchester.

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

  • Werneth Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Oldham · OL8 4BL · Oldham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence8.3%
    • FSM38.6%
    • Demand0.94

    0.2 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

    0.3 miles away

  • Richmond Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Oldham · OL9 6HY · Oldham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM43.0%
    • Demand1.00

    0.4 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

    0.5 miles away

  • Westwood Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Oldham · OL9 6BH · Oldham

    Ages 3–11

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

    0.6 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

    0.6 miles away

  • Northmoor Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Oldham · OL9 6AQ · Oldham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS244%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM48.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Paul McGrath
Telephone
01616330539
Website
http://www.stthomaswernethprimary.co.uk/

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