St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School

URN: 105695 • Oldham OL1 4RL

Overview

Name
St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School
URN
105695
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Adam Laskey (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01616249290
Website
Visit
Address
Coleridge Road, Oldham OL1 4RL

Summary

St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School, located in Oldham, is a mixed voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 240 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school operates as part of the Dove-Shell Federation alongside East Crompton St James’ Primary School, sharing resources and leadership to enhance educational experiences. The school’s ethos is rooted in Christian values, promoting friendship, trust, and compassion within a supportive community environment.

The curriculum at St Thomas Moorside is designed to be broad and balanced, fostering a love of learning while equipping pupils with essential skills for their future. The school emphasizes spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, alongside physical well-being. Learning is inquiry-based, with a focus on engaging pupils through termly topics that encourage deep thinking and research. The curriculum also integrates opportunities for current affairs discussions, enhancing students' general knowledge and awareness.

Strong relationships with parents and the wider community are integral to the school’s success. Staff are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where every child can reach their full potential academically and spiritually, supported by high-quality teaching and pastoral care.

Key details

LA
Oldham
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
240
Boys
120
Girls
120
FSM %
49.20
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-06-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 240 120 120 210 49.20
2024-09-11 225 116 109 210 50.70
2023-09-11 226 122 104 210 48.70
2022-09-11 226 122 104 210 48.70
2021-09-11 231 117 114 210 50.60
2020-09-11 228 105 123 210 43.60

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