Best primary schools in Shaw (Oldham) (2026)
Shaw (Oldham) has 7 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton, in the top 7% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 69%, against 62% for England. 1 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 7% in England |
St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton Shaw (Oldham) · Church of England |
81% | 77% | 17% | No rating | |
2 Top 12% in England |
Buckstones Primary School Shaw (Oldham) |
79% | 77% | 13% | Not judged | |
3 Top 20% in England |
Rushcroft Primary School Shaw (Oldham) |
78% | 80% | 0% | No rating | |
4 Top 48% in England |
Crompton Primary School Shaw (Oldham) |
64% | 79% | 10% | No rating | |
5 Top 48% in England |
Beal Vale Primary School Shaw (Oldham) |
64% | 66% | 9% | Good | |
6 Bottom 35% in England |
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School Shaw (Oldham) · Church of England |
57% | 52% | 10% | Report card | |
7 Bottom 11% in England |
East Crompton St George's CofE School Shaw (Oldham) · Church of England |
47% | 52% | 0% | Not judged |
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What is the best primary school in Shaw (Oldham)?
On exam results over the last three years, St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton is the top-ranked primary school in Shaw (Oldham), in the top 7% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.