Fir Bank Primary School
Grasmere Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6SJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Fir Bank Primary School is a primary school in Oldham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 126 schools in Oldham. It ranks 7th of 66 primary schools in Oldham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 February 2014, report published 11 March 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 May 2023
Pupils thoroughly enjoy attending Fir Bank Primary School. They feel very much part of the school community, which helps them to feel happy and safe. Pupils told the inspector that staff are kind and friendly and that they treat all pupils fairly. Staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour and for their achievement. Adults motivate pupils to learn well. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children in early years are well prepared for Year 1. Pupils know that teachers value their opinions. Pupils behave well and put a great deal of effort into all that they do. Pupils explained that they appreciate getting involved in all aspects of school life. Pupils are confident that staff will resolve any incidents of bullying quickly. They have an age-appropriate understanding of equality and diversity. For example, pupils explained the importance of respecting people's differences and accepting everybody for who they are. Pupils take part in a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, singing and well- being clubs. Pupils relish opportunities to visit places further afield. They understand how this helps to boost their knowledge. Pupils develop their interests, such as by playing musical instruments and organising talent shows. They have positive aspirations for their future lives.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not identified precisely enough the most important knowledge that pupils should learn and when this should happen. This hinders how deeply some pupils learn new topics and concepts. Leaders should finalise their curriculum design to ensure that all staff know what to teach and when across all subjects.
- Leaders have not made sure that staff deliver the phonics programme consistently well. From time to time, this hinders how accurately a small number of pupils learn to read. Leaders should ensure that all staff deliver the phonics programme with fidelity.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
238 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Fir Bank Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornham St. James CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Thorp Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Royton Hall Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Crompton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE OAK TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Rachael McLaughlin
- Phone
- 01616249577
- Address
- Grasmere Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6SJ
- Local authority
- Oldham
- URN
- 146813
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.