- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
38 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 232
- Pupils per teacher
- 37.0
Schools in OL3
A postcode district in Oldham
- Postcode district
- 16 schools and nurseries
In short: OL3 is a postcode district in Oldham with 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries169 primary · 2 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All OL3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in OL3
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 OL3
9 in OL3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
27 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 169
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
21 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 205
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.6
Top Secondary Schools in OL3
2 in OL3, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results above the England average.
268 first choices, 293 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 1,444
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
Nurseries in OL3
6 in OL3, highest Ofsted grade first
Swan Meadow Cottage Day Nursery
Delph, OL3 5TW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Swan Meadow Private Day Nursery
Oldham, OL3 5DR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Diggle Day Nursery and Education Centre Ltd
Saddleworth, OL3 5PJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in OL3
1 in OL3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bright Futures School
Oldham NOT BOLTON, OL3 7EU · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 15
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in OL3
1 in OL3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bright Futures School
Oldham NOT BOLTON, OL3 7EU · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 15
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in OL3, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good8
- Requires improvement1
- 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 OL3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
OL3 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 OL3
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 OL3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in OL3?
OL3 has 16 schools, including 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 1 independent school, 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 OL3?
The highest-ranked schools in OL3 on Eduscope are Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School, Diggle School, Delph 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 OL3?
There is 1 independent school in OL3, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in OL3?
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 OL3 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.