Medlock Valley Community School
URN: 133710 • Oldham OL8 2PN
Overview
- Name
- Medlock Valley Community School
- URN
- 133710
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 33.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Needham (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Deanshut Road, Oldham OL8 2PN
Summary
Medlock Valley Community School is a mixed primary school located in Oldham, catering to 336 pupils with a capacity of 341. The school operates as a community school and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child is valued. The core values of Respect, Equality, Aspiration, Compassion, and Honesty guide the school's ethos, promoting personal, social, and academic development.
The curriculum at Medlock Valley is designed to be ambitious and relevant, aiming to inspire a love of learning among students. The school places a strong emphasis on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), recognising the importance of early education in building a solid foundation for future learning. A variety of therapeutic approaches are employed to support the emotional health and wellbeing of all learners.
Partnership with parents is highly valued, and the school encourages active involvement in their children's education. Medlock Valley Community School aims to provide a breadth of academic, creative, and sporting experiences, ensuring that all children can explore their interests and reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Medlock Valley is designed to be ambitious and relevant, aiming to inspire a love of learning among students. The school places a strong emphasis on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), recognising the importance of early education in building a solid foundation for future learning. A variety of therapeutic approaches are employed to support the emotional health and wellbeing of all learners.
Partnership with parents is highly valued, and the school encourages active involvement in their children's education. Medlock Valley Community School aims to provide a breadth of academic, creative, and sporting experiences, ensuring that all children can explore their interests and reach their full potential.
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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
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 341
- Pupils
- 336
- Boys
- 176
- Girls
- 160
- FSM %
- 40.00
- Open date
- 2002-09-01
- Close date
- 2019-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-10-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 336 | 176 | 160 | 341 | 40.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 336 | 176 | 160 | 341 | 40.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 336 | 176 | 160 | 341 | 40.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 336 | 176 | 160 | 341 | 40.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 336 | 176 | 160 | 341 | 40.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 336 | 176 | 160 | 341 | 40.00 |
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