Springhead Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cooper Street Springhead Oldham Greater Manchester OL4 4QT |
| Reference Number | 105668 |
Springhead Infant and Nursery School demonstrates strong overall performance, with pupils thriving in their learning environment. They exhibit confidence, skill, and a genuine interest in academics, benefiting from the school's tailored curriculum and quality teaching. Disadvantaged students and those with special educational needs make significant progress. The school maintains a positive culture that prioritizes safety and inclusivity, with leaders and staff fostering strong relationships among students. This is the school's first inspection under the new framework, and it reflects the healthy state of the school within its federation context.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 149 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.7%
Girls: 44.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 20 | 45 |
| 2 | 26 | 17 | 43 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 62.4% |
| Pakistani | 21.5% |
| White & Asian | 6.7% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Strong standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Strong standard |
| > Achievement | Strong standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Strong standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Strong standard |
| > Inclusion | Strong standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2026 | School inspection |
| 12 Oct 2021 | School inspection |
| 12 Oct 2016 | Full inspection |
| 05 Feb 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Oct 2014 | Full inspection |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 22 Jan 2007 | Full inspection |
| 20 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are self-assured, skilful, and happy learners.
- High standards of academic achievement and progress, especially in mathematics and physical education.
- Effective safeguarding procedures that ensure pupil safety.
- Strong attendance rates and a reduction in persistent absence.
- Meticulously designed curriculum that prepares pupils well for future education.
- Excellent inclusion practices for pupils with special educational needs.
- High-quality phonics teaching that helps weaker readers catch up quickly.
- Strong leadership that promotes professional development and well-being among staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Some early years activities do not fully support children's learning as effectively as possible.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Knowsley Junior School
Stoneleigh Road, Springhead, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 4BH |
0.23 miles |
|
St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy
Rowland Way, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 3LQ |
0.47 miles |
|
Hey-with-Zion Primary School
Rowland Way, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 3LQ |
0.5 miles |
|
St Agnes CofE Primary School
Knolls Lane, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 5RU |
0.61 miles |
|
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 5AT |
0.64 miles |
|
St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School
Cedar Lane, Grasscroft, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 4DS |
0.86 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Clarksfield
Grasmere Road, Clarksfield, Oldham, OL4 1NG |
1.05 miles |
|
St Hugh's CofE Primary School
Wildmoor Avenue, Holts, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 5NZ |
1.12 miles |
|
Roundthorn Primary Academy
Roundthorn Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 5LN |
1.16 miles |
|
Littlemoor Primary School
Littlemoor Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 2RR |
1.18 miles |
|
St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Greenacres Road, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 1HP |
1.2 miles |
|
Greenacres Primary Academy
Dunkerley Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 2AX |
1.2 miles |
|
Alt Academy
Alt Lane, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 2EL |
1.3 miles |
|
Woodlands Primary Academy
Woodlands Primary Academy, Broadbent Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4HU |
1.42 miles |
|
Friezland Primary School
Church Road, Greenfield, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL3 7LN |
1.44 miles |
|
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
Glodwick Road, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, OL4 1AJ |
1.5 miles |
|
Mayfield Primary School
Mayfield Road, Derker, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4LG |
1.53 miles |
|
St. Theresa's RC Primary School
Whetstone Hill Road, Derker, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4NA |
1.58 miles |
|
Horton Mill Community Primary School
Southlink, Glodwick, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 1GL |
1.61 miles |
|
Hodge Clough Primary School
Conduit Street, Moorside, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4JX |
1.62 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Waterhead Academy
Huddersfield Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 3NY |
0.78 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Leesbrook
Roxbury Avenue, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 5JE |
1.02 miles |
|
Sapience Girls Academy
319 Waterloo Street, Glodwick, Oldham, OL4 1ER |
1.58 miles |
|
Westwood Boys School
121 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1TE |
1.95 miles |
|
The Blue Coat CofE School
Egerton Street, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3SQ |
1.97 miles |
|
SEE (Oldham)
Argent House, Shaw Road, Oldham, OL1 4AW |
1.97 miles |
|
Mossley Hollins High School
Huddersfield Road, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL5 9DP |
1.98 miles |
|
The Springboard Project
2 Medtia Square, Phoenix Street, Oldham, OL1 1AN |
2.2 miles |
|
Bright Futures School
Friezland Lane, Greenfield, Oldham, Oldham NOT BOLTON, Lancashire, OL3 7EU |
2.23 miles |
|
St Damian's RC Science College
Lees Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8BH |
2.29 miles |
|
Oldham Sixth Form College
Union Street West, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 1XU |
2.4 miles |
|
Saddleworth School
Huddersfield Road, Diggle, Oldham, OL3 5NU |
2.43 miles |
|
The Oldham College
Rochdale Road, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 6AA |
2.45 miles |
|
The Hathershaw College
Bellfield Avenue, Hathershaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 3EP |
2.48 miles |
|
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Bloom Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL9 6BP |
2.52 miles |
|
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy
Blackshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT |
2.56 miles |
|
Samuel Laycock School
Broadoak Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8RF |
2.63 miles |
|
Great Academy Ashton
Broadoak Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8RF |
2.64 miles |
|
Hulme Grammar School
Chamber Road, Oldham, OL8 4BX |
2.68 miles |
|
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest
Plum Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 1TJ |
2.76 miles |