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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Parent Pay (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Parent Mail (other)
- The Dove-Shell Federation (other)
- The Dove-Shell Federation (other)
- View on Facebook (other)
- #DepartmentOfEducation (other)
- #HAF2025 (other)
- +9 (other)
- DfE Performance Data (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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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