Beever Primary School
Moorby Street, Oldham, OL1 3QUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Beever Primary School is a primary school in Oldham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 126 schools in Oldham. It ranks 50th of 66 primary schools in Oldham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 April 2022, report published 21 June 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 June 2026
Pupils enjoy life at Beever Primary School. They engage well with lessons, mostly attend well and take pride in their work. Pupils benefit from an effective approach to the teaching of key skills. They learn to read with increasing accuracy. They learn to write fluently and express their ideas. Pupils with barriers to learning have any additional needs identified quickly. They receive the support they need to progress through the curriculum. They are included in all aspects of school life and achieve well. Pupils’ learning extends beyond the classroom. For example, pupils visit a local nature reserve when learning about rivers in geography. They visit museums and historic sites when learning about the Romans and Egyptians. Older pupils attend a residential trip where they develop resilience and learn to work together. Pupils learn to swim and some go on to represent the school at water polo. Pupils learn to play musical instruments and develop this talent further by performing in a brass band. Pupils have positive relationships with staff, who welcome them warmly and treat them with kindness. Pupils are polite and respectful. They get on well with their friends and play well together. Pupils are adamant that bullying is not tolerated at their school. They have worked with leaders to create a child-friendly anti-bullying policy. Any incidents of bullying are dealt with effectively by staff. Pupils feel safe. Pupils learn about responsibility. For example, some are eco-ambassadors and wellbeing champions. They lead assemblies and hold wellbeing drop-in sessions for other pupils. Pupils learn about citizenship and community responsibility. They take part in activities such as litter-picking, community clean-ups and safety campaigns. Pupils learn about careers from visitors and members of the school community. Pupils are well prepared for their move to secondary school at the end of Year 6.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that teaching in some subjects is consistently effective so that pupils develop detailed knowledge and skills across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
221 pupils on roll, with places for 244
Schools near Beever Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Horton Mill Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Mayfield Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 53% met the expected standard |
| Willowpark Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Greenacres Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nicola Edwards
- Phone
- 01617707500
- Address
- Moorby Street, Oldham, OL1 3QU
- Local authority
- Oldham
- URN
- 105627
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.