Higher Failsworth Primary School
Community school
Oldham, M35 9EA
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 13% in England
55 of 71 in Oldham
Pupils
396
First preferences per place
0.87
2026/27
Absence
5.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 49% | 55% | 40% | |
| Higher standard | 2% | 2% | 0% | |
| Reading | 62% | 67% | 55% | |
| Writing | 65% | 69% | 53% | |
| Maths | 65% | 71% | 68% |
Nearby primary schools
- St John's Church of England Primary School · 0.3 mi · Good · Bottom 28% in England
- St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School · 0.7 mi · Good · Bottom 35% in England
- St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy · 0.7 mi · No rating
- Mather Street Primary School · 0.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 16% in England
- Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School · 0.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 50% in England
- Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School · 0.8 mi · Not judged · Top 33% in England
Best primary schools in Failsworth · Best primary schools in Greater Manchester
The neighbourhood
Higher Failsworth Primary School is in Failsworth East (typical home £180,000).
What is Higher Failsworth Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Higher Failsworth Primary School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Higher Failsworth Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Higher Failsworth Primary School is in the bottom 13% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.