Is Glodwick Infant and Nursery School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 26 February 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 65th of 75 primary schools in Oldham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Glodwick Infant and Nursery School?

Applications for Reception places at Glodwick Infant and Nursery School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Glodwick Infant and Nursery School

Glodwick Road, Greater Manchester, OL4 1AJ

Local ranking65th of 75 primary schools in Oldham

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

360

Capacity

3-7

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 26 February 2025. Figures last updated 7 September 2026.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 360
Boys: 176 (48%)
Girls: 189 (52%)
Capacity: 360 (101% full)
SEND: 21.1%
FSM Eligible: 25.9%
EAL: 72.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.8%
SEN Support: 18.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 32.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.7
Budget per Pupil: £6,776/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 85.8%
Asian Bangladeshi: 3.9%
Other: 2.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.0%
Asian Other: 1.7%
Black African: 1.4%
White Other: 0.8%
White British: 0.6%

85.8%

Asian Pakistani

3.9%

Asian Bangladeshi

2.2%

Other

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01618238610

j.brierley@glodwickschool.co.uk

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Glodwick Road

Greater Manchester, North West

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Administrative

URN: 105645
UKPRN: 10070941
Establishment No.: 2047

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