- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
23 first choices, 23 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 225
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.6
Schools in OL8
A postcode district in Oldham
- Postcode district
- 36 schools and nurseries
In short: OL8 is a postcode district in Oldham with 19 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3619 primary · 7 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated
All OL8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in OL8
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 OL8
19 in OL8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
32 first choices, 34 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 323
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.3
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well below the England average.
58 first choices, 42 offers made
Met the standard at 1143%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 384
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.1
Top Secondary Schools in OL8
7 in OL8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
172 first choices, 248 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 1,415
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.3
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 3 areas
Results well below the England average.
167 first choices, 200 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1635.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.6%
- Pupils
- 1,034
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
Nurseries in OL8
13 in OL8, highest Ofsted grade first
Simon House Nursery and Pre-School
Oldham, OL8 3HT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Brighter Beginnings Nursery
Oldham, OL8 2QD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Channings Childcare Ltd Werneth
Oldham, OL8 4LH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in OL8
4 in OL8, by the school's Eduscope score
Hollinwood Academy
Oldham, OL8 3PT · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 12.6%
- Pupils
- 294
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.7
New Bridge School
Oldham, OL8 3PH · Academy · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 12.8%
- Pupils
- 728
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.0
Oldham Sixth Form College
Oldham, OL8 1XU · Academy · Sixth Form · Ages 16 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
No published results yet.
Special Schools in OL8
3 in OL8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Hollinwood Academy
Oldham, OL8 3PT · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 12.6%
- Pupils
- 294
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.7
New Bridge School
Oldham, OL8 3PH · Academy · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 12.8%
- Pupils
- 728
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.0
Thornycroft School
Oldham, OL8 1RE · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in OL8
3 in OL8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest
Oldham, OL8 1TJ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Boys
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1634.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 67
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Hulme Grammar School
Oldham, OL8 4BX · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 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
- 579
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Thornycroft School
Oldham, OL8 1RE · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in OL8, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good21
- Requires improvement3
- Not graded yet9
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 OL8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
OL8 has 36 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 OL8
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Questions
Questions parents ask about OL8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in OL8?
OL8 has 36 schools, including 19 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 3 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 OL8?
The highest-ranked schools in OL8 on Eduscope are St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School, Limehurst Community Primary School, Broadfield 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 OL8?
There are 3 independent schools in OL8. 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 OL8 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in OL8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 36 schools in OL8 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.