Located in Oldham, Corpus Christi RC Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.

Corpus Christi RC Primary School currently has around 344 pupils on roll, which is about 123% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 24.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.1%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 45.6%. african pupils make up about 15.4% , followed by pakistani at 13.4%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Stanley Road, Oldham, OL9 7HA
Website: www.corpuschristi.oldham.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01616521275
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Oldham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Helen Williamson
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 105718

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 01/12/2015

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 280
Number of Pupils: 344
Number of Boys: 179
Number of Girls: 165

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 8.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British45.60%157
African15.40%53
Pakistani13.40%46
White and Black African4.70%16
Other (any other ethnic group)4.10%14
Indian3.20%11
Other White3.20%11
Other Mixed2.60%9
Other Asian2.00%7
Other Black2.00%7
White and Asian1.20%4
White and Black Caribbean0.90%3
Bangladeshi0.90%3
Irish0.60%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Above Average (3.6)
Writing: Above Average (1.9)
Maths: Above Average (1.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
79%
Town average
55%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
15%
Town average
4%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
109.0
Town average
104.0
Local authority average
103.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
103.2
Local authority average
103.0
England average
104.3

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Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Moorclose Nursery School
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- not rated 3,270 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Corpus Christi RC Primary School
Stanley Road , Chadderton OL9 7HA
4out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
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Stanley Road , Chadderton OL9 7HA
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
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Yew Tree Junior School
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Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oldham Sixth Form College
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- not rated 1,918 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Oldham Sixth Form College
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- not rated 1,918 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
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- not rated 2,190 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Belford College Limited
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- not rated 525 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
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- not rated 1,206 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Gorse Bank Community Special School
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School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.