Thornham St James CofE Primary School
URN: 105692 • Oldham OL2 6XT
Overview
- Name
- Thornham St James CofE Primary School
- URN
- 105692
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Felicity Wainwright (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01616331578
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Castleton Road, Oldham OL2 6XT
Summary
Thornham St James CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Oldham, serving a mixed-gender population of 196 pupils, with a capacity for 210. The school is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment rooted in Christian values, encapsulated in their vision of "Journeying Together, We Shine." This ethos promotes respect for individual differences and encourages all members of the community to celebrate their unique gifts.
The curriculum at Thornham St James is designed to be broad and balanced, aiming to inspire and engage every child. The school prioritises high aspirations and believes that all children can achieve their potential when supported in a nurturing atmosphere. Staff work collaboratively to create an engaging learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of students.
With a focus on community and inclusivity, Thornham St James actively celebrates the achievements of its pupils and encourages them to develop their talents. The school also places importance on safeguarding and wellbeing, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
The curriculum at Thornham St James is designed to be broad and balanced, aiming to inspire and engage every child. The school prioritises high aspirations and believes that all children can achieve their potential when supported in a nurturing atmosphere. Staff work collaboratively to create an engaging learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of students.
With a focus on community and inclusivity, Thornham St James actively celebrates the achievements of its pupils and encourages them to develop their talents. The school also places importance on safeguarding and wellbeing, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
Useful links
- School Jotter 3 (other)
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
- 196
- Boys
- 102
- Girls
- 94
- FSM %
- 12.80
- Open date
- Close date
- 2025-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 196 | 102 | 94 | 210 | 12.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 196 | 105 | 91 | 210 | 12.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 202 | 102 | 100 | 210 | 8.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 202 | 102 | 100 | 210 | 8.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 207 | 109 | 98 | 210 | 7.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 211 | 115 | 96 | 210 | 1.90 |
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