Roundthorn Primary Academy

Roundthorn Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Roundthorn Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Roundthorn Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in December 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Roundthorn Primary Academy?

Roundthorn Primary Academy has 245 pupils on roll.

What ages does Roundthorn Primary Academy take?

Roundthorn Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Roundthorn Primary Academy located?

Roundthorn Primary Academy is located in Oldham, OL4 5LN, Oldham.

How do I apply to Roundthorn Primary Academy?

Roundthorn Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Roundthorn Primary Academy?

On offer day for 2024-25 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Roundthorn Primary Academy was 0.227 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at Roundthorn Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89% of pupils at Roundthorn Primary Academy are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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