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43 state primary schools within 2 miles and 41 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of OL8 4, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near OL8 4

43 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of OL8 4, ranked by what matters to you. 3 more were left out by your filters.

  1. St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School

    State primary · Church of England · Oldham · 0.59 miles

    72of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.59 miles

    How it scored 72
    • Resultsmatters10.5 of 20 points

      Top 48% of 14,817 state schools in England: 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.1 of 20 points

      0.59 miles from the middle of OL8 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Oldham · 0.47 miles

    70of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding (2023) · 0.47 miles · results: top 26% in England

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters14.9 of 20 points

      Top 26% of 14,817 state schools in England: 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2023: School remains Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.3 of 20 points

      0.47 miles from the middle of OL8 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Reception at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5 of 10 points

      We hold no class sizes for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Limehurst Community Primary School

    State primary · Oldham · 0.99 miles

    70of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: top 34% in England

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points

      Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.1 of 20 points

      0.99 miles from the middle of OL8 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Oldham · 0.75 miles

    69of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 34% in England · 0.75 miles

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points

      Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2023: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.5 of 20 points

      0.75 miles from the middle of OL8 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Werneth Primary School

    State primary · Oldham · 0.35 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.35 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters7.9 of 20 points

      Better than 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.5 of 20 points

      0.35 miles from the middle of OL8 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 2.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Richmond Academy

    State primary · Oldham · 0.92 miles

    67of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.92 miles

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters7.1 of 20 points

      Better than 35% of 14,817 state schools in England: 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in January 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.8 of 20 points

      0.92 miles from the middle of OL8 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School

    State primary · Church of England · Oldham · 1.3 miles

    66of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 20% in England · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters16.2 of 20 points

      Top 20% of 14,817 state schools in England: 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.2 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of OL8 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 3.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Stanley Road Primary School

    State primary · Oldham · 0.53 miles

    66of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 0.53 miles

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters4.8 of 20 points

      Better than 24% of 14,817 state schools in England: 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.7 of 20 points

      0.53 miles from the middle of OL8 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Manchester · 1.8 miles

    65of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 5% in England · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters19.2 of 20 points

      Top 5% of 14,817 state schools in England: 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of OL8 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Northmoor Academy

    State primary · Oldham · 1.2 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters4.8 of 20 points

      Better than 24% of 14,817 state schools in England: 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.4 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of OL8 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near OL8 4

41 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of OL8 4, ranked by what matters to you. 9 more were left out by your filters.

  1. St Damian's RC Science College

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Ashton-under-Lyne · 2.5 miles

    77of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding (2023) · places reached 4.64 miles in 2026 · results: top 32% in England

    How it scored 77
    • Resultsmatters13.7 of 20 points

      Top 32% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.24 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2023: School remains Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.1 of 20 points

      2.5 miles from the middle of OL8 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 4.64 miles away; this school is 2.47 miles from the middle of OL8 4, closer than that. Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 22.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. The Blue Coat CofE School

    State secondary · Church of England · Oldham · 1.5 miles

    73of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · results: top 17% in England · 1.5 miles

    How it scored 73
    • Resultsmatters16.8 of 20 points

      Top 17% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.50 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2022: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of OL8 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 228 of 611. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 2.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Fairfield High School for Girls

    State secondary · Girls · Manchester · 3.8 miles

    71of 100

    Places reached 5.93 miles in 2026 · results: top 15% in England · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 71
    • Resultsmatters17.2 of 20 points

      Top 15% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.55 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.9 of 20 points

      3.8 miles from the middle of OL8 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 5.93 miles away; this school is 3.78 miles from the middle of OL8 4, closer than that. Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 12.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Oasis Academy Oldham

    State secondary · Oldham · 0.32 miles

    71of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.32 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 71
    • Resultsmatters4.2 of 20 points

      Better than 21% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.39 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.7 of 20 points

      0.32 miles from the middle of OL8 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 29.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. E-ACT the Oldham Academy North

    State secondary · Oldham · 2.2 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 22% in England · 2.2 miles

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters15.8 of 20 points

      Top 22% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.38 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in April 2025: Improved significantly. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.1 of 20 points

      2.2 miles from the middle of OL8 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 11.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. The Radclyffe School

    State secondary · Oldham · 1.6 miles

    66of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 1.6 miles

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters5.9 of 20 points

      Better than 29% of 3,223 state schools in England: Attainment 8 of 42.2 in 2025/26 (England 47.4). No Progress 8 is published for it, so this is Attainment 8. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.6 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of OL8 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. St Matthew's RC High School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Manchester · 2.1 miles

    66of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 2.1 miles

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters2.2 of 20 points

      Better than 11% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.59 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.7 of 20 points

      2.1 miles from the middle of OL8 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 8.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Manchester Communication Academy

    State secondary · Manchester · 4.0 miles

    63of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 40% in England

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters12.1 of 20 points

      Top 40% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.15 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.8 of 20 points

      4.0 miles from the middle of OL8 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 48.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Laurus Ryecroft

    State secondary · Manchester · 2.4 miles

    63of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · results: top 9% in England · 2.4 miles

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters18.4 of 20 points

      Top 9% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.73 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.2 of 20 points

      2.4 miles from the middle of OL8 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.22 miles away; this school is 2.44 miles from the middle of OL8 4, further than that. Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 20.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Oldham · 1.2 miles

    62of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 1.2 miles · results: top 47% in England

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters10.7 of 20 points

      Top 47% of 3,223 state schools in England: Attainment 8 of 46.8 in 2025/26 (England 47.4). No Progress 8 is published for it, so this is Attainment 8. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2023: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.1 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of OL8 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

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