Limehurst Community Primary School
White Bank Road, Oldham, OL8 3JQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Limehurst Community Primary School is a primary school in Oldham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 126 schools in Oldham. It ranks 14th of 66 primary schools in Oldham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 March 2015, report published 24 April 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 March 2024
This is a school where pupils are happy and well cared for by staff. Pupils start each day with broad smiles. The school is a welcoming place where pupils are content. Pupils feel safe and nurtured in school. They trust staff implicitly. The school has high expectations for all pupils from the early years to Year 6. In recent years, the school has considerably strengthened the quality of education that pupils receive. There has been a relentless focus on removing barriers to pupils' achievement, including for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are prepared well for the demands of secondary school. The atmosphere in school is very calm. Pupils behave well in lessons, and they are eager to contribute to discussions about their learning. Equally, pupils behave well during lunchtime and when moving around the school. Pupils are respectful to each other and towards staff. They understand the importance of accepting others, including when somebody is different to themselves. Pupils appreciate that individual characteristics make people unique. They expressed their understanding of the importance of equality and diversity with maturity. Pupils benefit from a wide range of experiences that enhance their learning of the curriculum. They spoke enthusiastically about the variety of extra-curricular clubs on offer to them.
What the school should improve
- From time to time, teachers do not identify pupils' misconceptions as quickly as they should. Occasionally, this hinders some pupils from learning as deeply as they could. The school should ensure that teachers are suitably equipped to check that pupils' knowledge is secure before introducing new content.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
40 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
323 pupils on roll, with places for 354
Schools near Limehurst Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family RC Primary School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| Oasis Academy Limeside | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 36% met the expected standard |
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% 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
- Mr Mark Roberts
- Phone
- 01617707220
- Address
- White Bank Road, Oldham, OL8 3JQ
- Local authority
- Oldham
- URN
- 105638
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.