Thornham St. James CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Oldham, North West OL2 6XT · Oldham
#690 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#5777 of 15,697 nationally
About Thornham St. James CofE Primary School
Thornham St. James CofE Primary School is a academy primary school located in Oldham, in the Oldham local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 197 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 60.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 690th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (60th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 197; capacity filled 93.8%.
There are 102 schools in Oldham; Thornham St. James CofE Primary School ranks 16th of 91 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)16.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Thornham St. James CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 197
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 16.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 93.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Thornham St. James CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Fir Bank Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
238 students · 692 m away
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Rochdale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,023 students · 1.0 km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students · 1.3 km away
The Crompton House Church of England Academy
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,865 students · 1.5 km away
Thorp Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
217 students · 1.5 km away
Crompton Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students · 1.9 km away
Royton Hall Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
324 students · 1.9 km away
Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
222 students · 2.0 km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
208 students · 2.2 km away
Beal Vale Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Seaton Academy
Workington · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
197 students
Worth Primary School
Poynton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
Lostock Hall Primary School
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
Thingwall Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
197 students
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Burnley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
Orrell Holgate Academy
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Thornham St. James CofE Primary School a good school?
Thornham St. James CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 60.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #690 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Thornham St. James CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Thornham St. James CofE Primary School ranks #690 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #5777 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thornham St. James CofE Primary School?
Thornham St. James CofE Primary School had 197 students in 2025.
Is Thornham St. James CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Thornham St. James CofE Primary School is classified as a primary school covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Thornham St. James CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thornham St. James CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.