- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
37 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 207
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.5
Schools in OL2
A postcode district in Oldham
- Postcode district
- 35 schools and nurseries
In short: OL2 is a postcode district in Oldham with 18 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 14 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3518 primary · 3 secondary · 14 nurseries
Top-rated
All OL2 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in OL2
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 OL2
18 in OL2, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
39 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 212
- Pupils per teacher
- 30.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
22 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 197
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.7
Top Secondary Schools in OL2
3 in OL2, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
333 first choices, 296 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.8%
- Pupils
- 1,865
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
83 first choices, 232 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.3%
- Pupils
- 1,258
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.4
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well below the England average.
152 first choices, 221 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 975
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Nurseries in OL2
14 in OL2, highest Ofsted grade first
Beal Vale Pre-School Nursery
Oldham, OL2 7SY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Broadway Day Nursery
Oldham, OL2 5EP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Channings Childcare Ltd Royton
Oldham, OL2 6TU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in OL2
1 in OL2, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
333 first choices, 296 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.8%
- Pupils
- 1,865
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.0
Special Schools in OL2
1 in OL2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Supreme Start Ltd
Oldham, OL2 5PJ · Independent · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
- Ofsted:Safeguarding not met
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 5
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in OL2
2 in OL2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Farrowdale House School
Oldham, OL2 7AD · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 37
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Supreme Start Ltd
Oldham, OL2 5PJ · Independent · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
- Ofsted:Safeguarding not met
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 5
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in OL2, 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.
- Good22
- Requires improvement3
- Not graded yet10
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 OL2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
OL2 has 35 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 OL2
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 OL2
Nearby areas
How many schools are in OL2?
OL2 has 35 schools, including 18 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 14 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in OL2?
The highest-ranked schools in OL2 on Eduscope are Buckstones Primary School, St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton, Thornham St. James CofE 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 OL2?
There are 2 independent schools in OL2. 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 OL2 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in OL2?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 35 schools in OL2 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.