A good community school school in Oldham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Higher Failsworth Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103.0 | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 102.0 | 103.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+1.0 per year)
Up 1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Be Safe, Be Polite, Be Kind, Be Learners"
Headteacher Mrs Forster emphasizes giving every child the best possible start in a safe, nurturing environment where every child belongs and can develop socially, emotionally, academically and physically to become a lifelong learner capable of meeting 21st-century challenges.
Higher Failsworth Primary is a community school with a Pupil Admission Number (PAN) of 60, meaning two classes of 30 in each year from Reception to Year 6. The school administers Nursery and Reception places via Oldham Council. Nursery has 39 places available for the morning and afternoon sessions (up to 24 full-time places). Full-time paid Nursery places are £75 per week; free part-time Nursery places (five mornings or five afternoons) are available. Children can start Nursery in the term after their third birthday, with intakes in September, January and April. Reception places start each September. Applications for Reception, and in-year transfers, must be made through Oldham Council. If applications exceed available places, allocations follow criteria in this order: looked-after children, adopted children or those with a residence order; exceptional medical or social needs; siblings in the school; distance to school.