Rowland Way, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire OL4 3LQ
10 simple reasons to choose St Edward's Roman Catholic School, Lees, Oldham
State primary school (voluntary aided) and nursery in Lees, Oldham.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one and a half classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Edward's Roman Catholic School, Lees, Oldham
Schoolsmith Score®; 66.
One of the best state primary schools in Oldham and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 0.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 23.4 pupils per class and 23.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 36% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Blessed John Henry Newman RC College at the end of Year 6.
The school's curriculum is subject based, organised by topics, and emphasises Catholic social morality.
In the top 37% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2015.
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