Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School

A good community school school in Oldham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School.

Oldham, OL98EB Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

39

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
31.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 37.0%
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
4 April 2011
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Butterworth Lane
Chadderton
Oldham, OL98EB

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105658
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Butterworth Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8EB
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 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
212
Free School Meals
18.4% (39 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
37.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
100.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.4 (6.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 102.0
2023 97.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
212 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

We nurture We act with integrity We show determination

Head Teacher's Message

A message from Headteacher Mr R Hollingsworth highlighting pride in a warm, ambitious and inclusive school, with a focus on belonging and helping children settle in and thrive.

Facilities

The Hive SEMH Resource Base (12 places) Purpose-built Forest School outdoor area (upgrade completed Sept 2024)

Curriculum Highlights

Oracy Diversity and culture Mental and physical well-being Experiences and aspirations Life skills Autumn Geography sequencing Spring History sequencing Summer Science sequencing

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club from 8:00am; after-school wraparound care details are not specified in the provided pages (Bright Stars club referenced).

SEND Provision

The Hive SEMH Provision provides short-term placements and outreach, serving Oldham Local Authority with an EHCP, and works in collaboration with the child’s home school to ensure safe dual registration.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are coordinated by the Local Authority; Nursery admissions are handled by the school; A place in Nursery does not guarantee a Reception place; Online application for Reception via Oldham Council; In-year transfers handled by the Local Authority/Pupil Service Team.

Financial Information

School dinners cost £3.65 per day for Key Stage 2; Nursery dinners cost £2.65 per day. Dinners are prepared by Orian and can be ordered via the School Hub app until 9:30am each day.

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