Rushcroft Primary School
URN: 105659 • Oldham OL2 7YL
Overview
- Name
- Rushcroft Primary School
- URN
- 105659
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gillian Kay (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01617708236
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Trent Road, Oldham OL2 7YL
Summary
Rushcroft Primary School is a community school located in Oldham, serving a mixed-gender population of 169 pupils with a capacity of 210. The school prioritises creating a safe and stimulating environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos is centred around developing confident, responsible citizens who respect others, fostering both academic and personal growth.
The curriculum at Rushcroft is designed to engage students through a diverse range of experiences, promoting emotional health and mental wellbeing. Subjects such as history and mathematics are taught with a focus on critical thinking and problem-solving, ensuring that children not only learn facts but also develop essential skills for future learning. The school also offers various extra-curricular clubs to enhance the educational experience.
In addition to its academic offerings, Rushcroft Primary School is committed to community involvement and support. The school encourages parental engagement and maintains open communication, ensuring that families are informed and involved in their children's education. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Rushcroft is designed to engage students through a diverse range of experiences, promoting emotional health and mental wellbeing. Subjects such as history and mathematics are taught with a focus on critical thinking and problem-solving, ensuring that children not only learn facts but also develop essential skills for future learning. The school also offers various extra-curricular clubs to enhance the educational experience.
In addition to its academic offerings, Rushcroft Primary School is committed to community involvement and support. The school encourages parental engagement and maintains open communication, ensuring that families are informed and involved in their children's education. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
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Nearby alternatives
- Bare Trees Primary School (75.2)
- Buckstones Primary School (74.2)
- Corpus Christi RC Primary School (70.7)
- Greenhill Primary School (70.2)
- Roundthorn Community Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oldham
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 169
- Boys
- 84
- Girls
- 85
- FSM %
- 32.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 169 | 84 | 85 | 210 | 32.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 173 | 93 | 80 | 210 | 34.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 190 | 110 | 80 | 210 | 27.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 190 | 110 | 80 | 210 | 27.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 182 | 109 | 73 | 210 | 29.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 192 | 118 | 74 | 210 | 18.80 |
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