St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School

St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School?

St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School has 223 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School take?

St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School located?

St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School is located in Oldham, OL1 4RL, Oldham.

How do I apply to St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School?

St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School 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.

Does St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 56.1% of pupils at St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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