2026 Best Primary Schools in Oldham Area

Oldham primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 60% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 4% achieve the higher standard, more than double the national average of 8%. Corpus Christi RC Primary School, Westwood Academy, and Buckstones Primary School are among the highest-performing options across the borough. With 83 schools serving Oldham, families have extensive choice, and primary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 6.9/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.3/10 (Good). Filter by FMS Inspection Score or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.