Medlock Valley Primary School
URN: 147453 • Oldham OL8 2PN
Overview
- Name
- Medlock Valley Primary School
- URN
- 147453
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- KINGFISHER LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 44.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Ball & Joanne Backhouse (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01617708199
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Deanshut Road, Oldham OL8 2PN
Summary
Medlock Valley Primary School is a mixed academy located in Oldham, serving 322 pupils with a capacity of 341. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education that fosters personal, social, and academic growth. With core values of Respect, Equality, Aspiration, Compassion, and Honesty, the school aims to create a supportive environment where every child can thrive.
The curriculum at Medlock Valley is designed to be ambitious and relevant, encouraging students to engage in a wide range of academic, creative, and sporting activities. The school places a strong emphasis on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), recognising the importance of early education as a foundation for lifelong learning. Learning through play and practical experiences is central to their approach, ensuring that each child’s unique interests and needs are addressed.
Community involvement is highly valued, with the school encouraging parents to actively participate in their children's education. Medlock Valley Primary School believes that collaboration between parents and staff is essential for fostering a positive learning experience, ultimately preparing students for their future beyond school.
The curriculum at Medlock Valley is designed to be ambitious and relevant, encouraging students to engage in a wide range of academic, creative, and sporting activities. The school places a strong emphasis on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), recognising the importance of early education as a foundation for lifelong learning. Learning through play and practical experiences is central to their approach, ensuring that each child’s unique interests and needs are addressed.
Community involvement is highly valued, with the school encouraging parents to actively participate in their children's education. Medlock Valley Primary School believes that collaboration between parents and staff is essential for fostering a positive learning experience, ultimately preparing students for their future beyond school.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Local Offer (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND Local Offer (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Attendance Penalty Notice Letter (download)
- School Dinners (download)
- Our Staff (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (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
- KINGFISHER LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 341
- Pupils
- 322
- Boys
- 176
- Girls
- 146
- FSM %
- 62.60
- Open date
- 2019-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 322 | 176 | 146 | 341 | 62.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 317 | 170 | 147 | 341 | 63.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 325 | 162 | 163 | 341 | 54.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 325 | 162 | 163 | 341 | 54.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 330 | 166 | 164 | 341 | 51.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 323 | 163 | 160 | 341 | 41.30 |
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