St Thomas CofE Primary School
URN: 105698 • Oldham OL8 1SE
Overview
- Name
- St Thomas CofE Primary School
- URN
- 105698
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Angela Knowles (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- St Thomas Street, Oldham OL8 1SE
Summary
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, located in Oldham, is a voluntary aided primary school catering to children aged 2-11 years. With a current enrolment of 486 pupils and a capacity of 522, the school is committed to providing an inclusive environment where every child is valued and respected. The school operates under the ethos of lifelong learning, guided by clear Christian values, and aims to unlock the potential within each child and their families.
The curriculum at St Thomas' is designed to foster confident learners and support high standards of achievement. The school emphasizes inspirational teaching and encourages children to take ownership of their learning. A strong partnership with families and the local community is integral to the school's approach, enhancing the educational experience for all students.
St Thomas' has a rich history, having opened in 1873, and has undergone several expansions to accommodate growing needs, including the addition of modern classrooms and facilities. The school actively promotes emotional health and well-being, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all pupils.
The curriculum at St Thomas' is designed to foster confident learners and support high standards of achievement. The school emphasizes inspirational teaching and encourages children to take ownership of their learning. A strong partnership with families and the local community is integral to the school's approach, enhancing the educational experience for all students.
St Thomas' has a rich history, having opened in 1873, and has undergone several expansions to accommodate growing needs, including the addition of modern classrooms and facilities. The school actively promotes emotional health and well-being, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all pupils.
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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
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 522
- Pupils
- 486
- Boys
- 242
- Girls
- 244
- FSM %
- 40.20
- Open date
- Close date
- 2023-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 486 | 242 | 244 | 522 | 40.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 486 | 242 | 244 | 522 | 40.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 516 | 255 | 261 | 522 | 39.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 516 | 255 | 261 | 522 | 39.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 498 | 242 | 256 | 522 | 34.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 495 | 234 | 261 | 522 | 22.80 |
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