Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
URN: 150121 • Oldham OL2 6NT
Overview
- Name
- Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
- URN
- 150121
- 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
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 39.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Beverley O'Neill (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01617707660
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Blackshaw Lane, Oldham OL2 6NT
Summary
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School, located in Oldham, is a mixed academy school with a current enrolment of 191 pupils, serving a capacity of 210. The school operates under the Kingfisher Learning Trust, having officially joined in October 2023. The school is committed to creating a secure and enjoyable learning environment, where children are encouraged to grow into respectful and caring individuals.
The school day begins at 8:45 am and ends at 3:15 pm, with a structured routine that promotes punctuality and responsibility. Parents are encouraged to engage in their children's education, fostering a strong partnership between home and school. Blackshaw Lane also offers wraparound care services to support families with childcare needs outside of regular school hours.
For further information regarding school policies, uniform, and curriculum details, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly. The school prioritises clear communication through various channels, ensuring that all stakeholders are well-informed and involved in the school community.
The school day begins at 8:45 am and ends at 3:15 pm, with a structured routine that promotes punctuality and responsibility. Parents are encouraged to engage in their children's education, fostering a strong partnership between home and school. Blackshaw Lane also offers wraparound care services to support families with childcare needs outside of regular school hours.
For further information regarding school policies, uniform, and curriculum details, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly. The school prioritises clear communication through various channels, ensuring that all stakeholders are well-informed and involved in the school community.
Useful links
- www.oldham.gov.uk/becomeaschoolgovernor (governance)
- https://blackshawlaneprimary.co.uk/school_information/school_governors/our_governors.html (governance)
- (check governor vacancies here) (governance)
- Arbor for Parents [pdf 1MB] (download)
- https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/105652 (other)
- Primary School Application Link (other)
- Secondary School Application Link (other)
- More (other)
- Skip to main content (other)
- All pupils, every ambition: future work (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
- 210
- Pupils
- 191
- Boys
- 105
- Girls
- 86
- FSM %
- 28.80
- Open date
- 2023-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 191 | 105 | 86 | 210 | 28.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 199 | 105 | 94 | 210 | 25.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 210 |
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