Located in Oldham, St Hilda's CofE 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 church of england religious character.

St Hilda's CofE Primary School currently has around 398 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.2% boys and 53.8% girls. Around 36.2% 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 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a bangladeshi background (71.9%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Tilbury Street, Oldham, OL1 2HJ
Website: www.sthildas.oldham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01616243592
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Oldham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Patricia Burton
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 105702

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 16/04/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 459
Number of Pupils: 398
Number of Boys: 184
Number of Girls: 214

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 21.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Bangladeshi71.90%286
African9.00%36
Pakistani4.30%17
Other Mixed3.80%15
Other (any other ethnic group)3.00%12
White British2.00%8
Other White1.50%6
White and Asian1.30%5
Indian1.00%4
Unclassified1.00%4
Other Asian0.80%3
Gypsy/Roma0.30%1
Other Black0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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: Average (0.6)
Writing: Above Average (1.8)
Maths: Above Average (2.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
47%
Town average
55%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
4%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
101.0
Town average
104.0
Local authority average
103.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
103.2
Local authority average
103.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Tilbury Street , OL1 2HJ
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Northmoor Academy
Alderson Street , OL9 6AQ
- not rated 492 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Westwood Academy
Middleton Road , Oldham OL9 6BH
4out of 4 809 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Westwood Primary School
Middleton Road , OL9 6BH
- not rated 809 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Parish Church CofE VA Junior School
Horsedge Street , OL1 3PU
- not rated 817 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Grange School
Rochdale Road , OL9 6DY
- not rated 492 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Greater Manchester Sustainable Engineering UTC
MIDDLETON ROAD , OL9 6DE
- not rated 752 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Bloom Street , Shaw OL9 6BP
- not rated 813 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
The Blue Coat CofE School
Egerton Street , Chadderton OL1 3SQ
4out of 4 1,054 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Blue Coat CofE School
Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ
- not rated 1,054 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Oldham College
Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA
- not rated 711 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oldham Sixth Form College
Union Street West , OL8 1XU
- not rated 1,202 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Oldham Sixth Form College
Union Street West , OL8 1XU
- not rated 1,202 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale
276 Maygate , Off Chadderton Way OL9 6TR
- not rated 519 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ellen House Secondary
Ellen House, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH
- not rated 714 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Path 4
Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH
- not rated 714 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Blackstone Secondary School
Middleton Road , OL9 6JN
- not rated 1,008 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Westwood High
Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR
- not rated 1,030 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.