- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
42 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 237
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.0
Schools in M35
A postcode district in Oldham
- Postcode district
- 16 schools and nurseries
In short: M35 is a postcode district in Oldham with 8 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries168 primary · 4 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All M35 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in M35
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in M35
8 in M35, best first
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester, M35 0NW · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
49 first choices, 50 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 450
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.1
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results above the England average.
20 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 133
- Pupils per teacher
- 33.3
Top Secondary Schools in M35
4 in M35, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
300 first choices, 313 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.5%
- Pupils
- 1,434
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.6
Nurseries in M35
5 in M35, highest Ofsted grade first
Hope Methodist Church Playgroup
Failsworth, M35 9AN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Jellybabies Ltd
Manchester, M35 9PD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kidz Matter Day Nursery Limited
Manchester, M35 0AN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in M35
1 in M35, by the school's Eduscope score
Greater Manchester Independent School
Manchester, M35 0UF · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 62
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in M35
2 in M35. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Spring Brook Academy
Oldham, M35 0DQ · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 27.6%
- Pupils
- 113
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.1
Teenage Kicks
Manchester, M35 9RD · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 64
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in M35
2 in M35. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Teenage Kicks
Manchester, M35 9RD · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 64
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Greater Manchester Independent School
Manchester, M35 0UF · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 62
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in M35, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Good11
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every M35 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
M35 has 16 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in M35
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about M35
Nearby areas
How many schools are in M35?
M35 has 16 schools, including 8 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in M35?
The highest-ranked schools in M35 on Eduscope are Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School, St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in M35?
There are 2 independent schools in M35. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in M35 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in M35?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in M35 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.