Higher Failsworth Primary School
URN: 134784 • Oldham M35 9EA
Overview
- Name
- Higher Failsworth Primary School
- URN
- 134784
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Forster (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01616812645
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Stansfield Road, Oldham M35 9EA
Summary
Higher Failsworth Primary School is a community school located in Oldham, catering to a mixed-gender population of 435 pupils. With a capacity of 474, the school actively promotes an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child is valued. The leadership, under Headteacher Mrs S Forster, emphasizes the importance of providing a strong foundation for children, encouraging their social, emotional, academic, and physical development.
The school offers a balanced curriculum designed to foster lifelong learning and resilience in students, preparing them for future challenges. Higher Failsworth prioritises a supportive community, working closely with parents and carers to ensure the best outcomes for all children.
In addition to a comprehensive educational experience, the school provides daily hot meals prepared by an in-house catering team, with a focus on homemade and regionally sourced ingredients. Free school meal options are available for eligible families, ensuring that all children can access nutritious meals during the school day.
The school offers a balanced curriculum designed to foster lifelong learning and resilience in students, preparing them for future challenges. Higher Failsworth prioritises a supportive community, working closely with parents and carers to ensure the best outcomes for all children.
In addition to a comprehensive educational experience, the school provides daily hot meals prepared by an in-house catering team, with a focus on homemade and regionally sourced ingredients. Free school meal options are available for eligible families, ensuring that all children can access nutritious meals during the school day.
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- SEND & Inclusion (sen)
- Studybugs – Reporting Absences (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Breakfast Club (other)
- Class Dojo (other)
- Dates of Term and Opening Times (other)
- Help & Support for Families (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
- 474
- Pupils
- 435
- Boys
- 221
- Girls
- 214
- FSM %
- 30.30
- Open date
- 2004-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 435 | 221 | 214 | 474 | 30.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 446 | 226 | 220 | 474 | 30.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 407 | 193 | 214 | 420 | 27.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 407 | 193 | 214 | 420 | 27.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 420 | 205 | 215 | 420 | 25.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 431 | 201 | 230 | 420 | 19.30 |
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