Mather Street Primary School

A good community school school in Oldham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Mather Street Primary School.

Manchester, M350DT Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 48.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 July 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Mather Street
Failsworth
Manchester, M350DT
Phone
1612191051
Website
matherstreet.oldham.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105649
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Mather Street, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0DT
Website
www.matherstreet.oldham.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
210
Free School Meals
57.4% (121 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
48.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 107.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
210 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect and Tolerance

Religious Education is taught in accordance with Oldham Locally Agreed Syllabus (Oldham SACRE); The updated syllabus came into effect from September 2025; Parents have the right to withdraw their child.

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher Martine Buckley welcomes families, emphasises partnership with parents and governors, and notes opportunities to talk with teachers and regular newsletters and events.

Extracurriculars

Sports

basketball netball football

Facilities

The building is built to accommodate any staff, parents, children and visitors with disabilities and provides disabled access to the school.

Curriculum Highlights

Phonics and reading taught with Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised; Nursery uses Little Wandle Foundation programme; Reception follows Phase 2–5 GPCs with fluency KS2 spelling taught using Twinkl PlanIt; Year 2 uses Phase 5 and Year 1/2 common exception words; daily spelling sessions and spelling journals Maths based on White Rose small steps; use of CPA (concrete-pictorial-abstract) approach; Mastering Number for Reception and KS1; Times Table Rock Stars used Computing follows Kapow computing scheme; use of iPads and various software; emphasis on online safety policy Design and Technology uses MST scheme of work with long‑term plans; DT curriculum documents available Art curriculum includes study of famous artists; MST Art National Curriculum Coverage; after-school art clubs Music curriculum includes exposure to live orchestra performances (e.g., The Halle); Year 2 attend The Snowman concert; Year 4 participate in Come and Play with The Halle at Bridgewater Hall; brass instrument work (cornet) in Years 3–4 Geography taught through a thematic approach; in KS2 Geography is taught in 3-week blocks; driver topics and knowledge mats History taught in KS2 in 3-week blocks; chronological study with cross-cultural comparisons Reading schemes and home reading guidance: Little Wandle for phonics; Reading Planet, Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds, and Pearson Bug Club as supplements Religious Education follows Oldham SACRE; updated Sept 2025; RSE included; transition/supportive content Sustainability features include 130 solar panels; LED lighting upgrades; refillable water bottles; no single-use plastics; bike maintenance visits; sustainability ambassadors and related activities

Admissions Criteria

Closing date for reception applications January 15, 2026. Applications can be made through the Oldham Council website. Tours of the school can be arranged by contacting the school office.

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