Crompton Primary School
Longfield Road, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7HDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Crompton Primary School is a primary school in Oldham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 126 schools in Oldham. It ranks 5th of 66 primary schools in Oldham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 February 2019, report published 11 March 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
Pupils thrive at this school. They show incredible support to each other and enjoy their time at school. Pupils flourish in an environment that is based on mutual respect and kindness. They develop warm, respectful relationships with their friends and adults. Pupils respond well to the school's high expectations. They benefit from a highly ambitious curriculum. The school is resolute in identifying and removing barriers to pupils' learning at the earliest opportunity. This means that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve very well. Pupils feel confident in school. Their attitudes to learning are very positive and they are eager to contribute to discussions with each other about their work. Pupils behave well in school. Pupils make a valuable difference to their school and wider community. They are proud to take on leadership roles that benefit the school and local community. These groups include the eco-council and pupil welfare group. Pupils carry out their roles diligently. They embrace opportunities to serve others. The school has organised a broad range of extra-curricular opportunities that match pupils' interests and foster their talents. These include science, sports, choir, chess and eco clubs.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
235 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Crompton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrowdale House School | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Beal Vale Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| East Crompton St James CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 52% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% 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 Gemma Croston
- Phone
- 01706393668
- Address
- Longfield Road, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7HD
- Local authority
- Oldham
- URN
- 133286
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.