Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Glodwick Road Greater Manchester Greater Manchester OL4 1AJ |
| Reference Number | 105645 |
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School has shown remarkable consistency in maintaining high standards since its last inspection, receiving positive feedback across various aspects of its operation. The school’s strong emphasis on creating an inspirational learning environment has fostered exceptional pupil attitudes and achievements. The curriculum is engaging and progressively builds on knowledge, ensuring that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), excel from early years through to Year 2. The commitment to personal development is evident, with pupils actively participating in school life and taking on responsibilities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 360 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.39%
Girls: 48.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 72.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 45 | 90 |
| 2 | 46 | 43 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 85.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| African | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 0.8% |
| White, British | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 06 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional pupil attitudes towards learning.
- Engaging and ambitious curriculum implemented effectively.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND leading to excellent outcomes.
- High expectations for pupil behaviour creating a positive learning environment.
- Robust personal development opportunities fostering citizenship among pupils.
- Effective teaching of phonics and reading, resulting in fluent readers.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 32 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Alexandra Park Junior School
Brook Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 2BE |
0.26 miles |
|
Horton Mill Community Primary School
Southlink, Glodwick, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 1GL |
0.37 miles |
|
Roundthorn Primary Academy
Roundthorn Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 5LN |
0.4 miles |
|
Greenhill Academy
Harmony Street, Glodwick, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 1RR |
0.4 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Clarksfield
Grasmere Road, Clarksfield, Oldham, OL4 1NG |
0.58 miles |
|
St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Greenacres Road, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 1HP |
0.67 miles |
|
Broadfield Primary School
Goddard Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 1LH |
0.72 miles |
|
Greenacres Primary Academy
Dunkerley Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 2AX |
0.72 miles |
|
Alt Academy
Alt Lane, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 2EL |
0.8 miles |
|
Beever Primary School
Moorby Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 3QU |
0.89 miles |
|
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 5AT |
0.9 miles |
|
Medlock Valley Primary School
Deanshut Road, Fitton Hill, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 2PN |
0.91 miles |
|
St Hugh's CofE Primary School
Wildmoor Avenue, Holts, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 5NZ |
0.94 miles |
|
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
Ruth Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 3EZ |
0.96 miles |
|
St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
St Martin's Road, Fitton Hill, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 2PY |
1.04 miles |
|
Littlemoor Primary School
Littlemoor Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 2RR |
1.04 miles |
|
Coppice Primary Academy
Burlington Avenue, Coppice, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 1AP |
1.06 miles |
|
Hey-with-Zion Primary School
Rowland Way, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 3LQ |
1.07 miles |
|
St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy
Rowland Way, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 3LQ |
1.08 miles |
|
Mayfield Primary School
Mayfield Road, Derker, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4LG |
1.09 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Sapience Girls Academy
319 Waterloo Street, Glodwick, Oldham, OL4 1ER |
0.08 miles |
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Oasis Academy Leesbrook
Roxbury Avenue, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 5JE |
0.53 miles |
|
Westwood Boys School
121 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1TE |
0.64 miles |
|
The Springboard Project
2 Medtia Square, Phoenix Street, Oldham, OL1 1AN |
0.78 miles |
|
The Blue Coat CofE School
Egerton Street, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3SQ |
0.88 miles |
|
Oldham Sixth Form College
Union Street West, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 1XU |
0.97 miles |
|
The Oldham College
Rochdale Road, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 6AA |
1.11 miles |
|
The Hathershaw College
Bellfield Avenue, Hathershaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 3EP |
1.12 miles |
|
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Bloom Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL9 6BP |
1.15 miles |
|
Hulme Grammar School
Chamber Road, Oldham, OL8 4BX |
1.18 miles |
|
SEE (Oldham)
Argent House, Shaw Road, Oldham, OL1 4AW |
1.28 miles |
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Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest
Plum Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 1TJ |
1.29 miles |
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Westwood High
Kelsall Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 6HR |
1.37 miles |
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Waterhead Academy
Huddersfield Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 3NY |
1.47 miles |
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Oasis Academy Oldham
Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 4JZ |
1.61 miles |
|
EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale
276 Maygate, Off Chadderton Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 6TR |
1.67 miles |
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Ellen House Secondary
Ellen House, Waddington Street, Oldham, OL9 6QH |
1.68 miles |
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Path 4
Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street, Oldham, OL9 6QH |
1.68 miles |
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St Damian's RC Science College
Lees Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8BH |
1.96 miles |
|
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North
Broadway, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5BF |
2.1 miles |