Thorp Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Oldham, North West OL2 5TY · Oldham
#1455 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#11233 of 15,697 nationally
About Thorp Primary School
Thorp Primary School is a academy primary located in Oldham, in the Oldham local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 217 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 35.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1455th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (51th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (24th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 217; capacity filled 91.9%.
There are 102 schools in Oldham; Thorp Primary School ranks 44th 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%)53%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)7%
- 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%)24.6%
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 Thorp Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 217
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 24.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 91.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 53%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 7%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Thorp Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St. Paul's CofE Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
231 students · 757 m away
Ss Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
· 888 m away
Fir Bank Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
238 students · 904 m away
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,258 students · 1.1 km away
Royton Hall Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
324 students · 1.1 km away
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
290 students · 1.2 km away
Thornham St. James CofE Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
197 students · 1.5 km away
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
176 students · 1.7 km away
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
975 students · 1.9 km away
Crompton Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Augustine's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School
St Helens · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
Woodlea Junior School
Leyland · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
217 students
Barton Moss Community Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
218 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Thorp Primary School a good school?
Thorp Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 35.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1455 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 Thorp Primary School rank in North West?
Thorp Primary School ranks #1455 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #11233 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thorp Primary School?
Thorp Primary School had 217 students in 2025.
Is Thorp Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Thorp Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Thorp Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thorp Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.