St Agnes CofE Primary School
Knolls Lane, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5RUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Agnes CofE Primary School is a primary school in Oldham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 126 schools in Oldham. It ranks 8th of 66 primary schools in Oldham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 June 2015, report published 23 July 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
Pupils thrive in this nurturing school. Children in the early years, along with pupils who are new to school, are given a warm welcome. They settle into school life quickly. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), work hard to meet them. Pupils achieve well at this school. They leave the school well equipped for the challenges of secondary education. Pupils are polite, extremely well behaved and are positive ambassadors for their school. They attend well. Pupils are proud of the work they do. Classrooms buzz with purposeful learning. Pupils encourage each other to be the best that they can be and to follow the school's mission of 'learning together'. Pupils participate fully in school life. For instance, the school provides an extensive variety of clubs and activities. These include handbells, knitting and sports clubs. The school ensures that pupils have the chance to seize opportunities to learn something new. For example, pupils are excited to participate in choral speaking and gardening projects. They are keen to take on extra responsibilities, for example by being a role model and looking after other children.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, some staff do not choose the most appropriate activities to help pupils learn the intended curriculum. This prevents some pupils from developing a deep body of subject knowledge. The school should ensure that teachers make the most appropriate pedagogical choices to teach new content.
- Some pupils do not master accurate letter formation by the time that they leave Year 2. This hinders their writing fluency as they move through the key stage 2 curriculum. The school should ensure that pupils have the skills that they need to be successful writers by the end of key stage 1.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
107 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near St Agnes CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Springhead Infant and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| St Hugh's CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Knowsley Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Sarah Butterworth
- Phone
- 01617705970
- Address
- Knolls Lane, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5RU
- Local authority
- Oldham
- URN
- 105700
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.