St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Rowland Way, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3LQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Oldham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 126 schools in Oldham. It ranks 9th of 66 primary schools in Oldham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 January 2015, report published 13 February 2015

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

37 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths68%

68%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths11%

11%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

244 pupils on roll, with places for 245

Eligible for free school meals21.3%

21.3%, 5.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9%

9%, 12.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support23.8%

23.8%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Hey-with-Zion Primary School	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good	59% met the expected standard
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	72% met the expected standard
Springhead Infant and Nursery School	0.5 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Not published
Oasis Academy Clarksfield	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	57% met the expected standard
Knowsley Junior School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	64% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Sally Dell
Phone: 01616241377
Website: st-edwards.oldham.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Rowland Way, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3LQ
Local authority: Oldham
URN: 149868

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.