Thorp Primary School

A good academy converter school in Oldham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Thorp Primary School.

Oldham, OL25TY Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 54.0%
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
20 June 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Westerdale Drive
Royton
Oldham, OL25TY
Phone
1618230520
Website
thorp.oldham.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146811
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Westerdale Drive, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5TY
Website
www.thorp.oldham.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE OAK TRUST
Capacity
236 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
209
Free School Meals
27.6% (58 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
54.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 102.0 103.0

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
209 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Shaping lives for future success"

Teamwork Happiness Opportunities Resilience Pride

Head Teacher's Message

The headteacher welcomes parents and carers, emphasising inclusivity, high-quality education, removing barriers to learning, and an open-door policy to engage with the school’s progress as part of the vision 'Shaping lives for future success'.

Curriculum Highlights

Year 1: Autumn 1 – What is it like here? Year 1: Autumn 2 – Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole and why we still talk about them today? Year 1: Spring 1 – What is the weather like in the UK? Year 1: Spring 2 – How has my high street changed since the 1950s? Year 1: Summer 1 – What is it like to live in Shanghai? Year 1: Summer 2 – How was school different in the past? Year 2: Autumn 1 – How have explorers changed the world? Year 2: Autumn 2 – What is a Monarch? Year 2: Spring 1 – What makes our world wonderful? Year 2: Spring 2 – What is it like to live by the coast? Year 2: Summer 1 – What lit London in 1666? Year 2: Summer 2 – Would you prefer to live in hot or cold country? Year 3: Autumn 1 – Who first lived in Britain? Year 3: Autumn 2 – How are mountains formed? Year 3: Spring 1 – What did the Ancient Greeks do for us? Year 3: Spring 2 – Who lives in Antarctica? Year 3: Summer 1 – What did the British women fight for? Year 3: Summer 2 – Why do people live near volcanoes?

SEND Provision

Thorp Primary School's SENDCo is Lindsey Buckley. SEND information is available via the school's SEND information pages, including links to the Oldham Local Offer, POINT (Family Information Service), SEND IASS, and guidance resources. The SEND Information Report (October 2025) and related SEND policies are provided to support families, with contact through the school office or [email protected].

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