Q. How do I contact the Pupil Service section?
Education and Cultural Services,
Pupil Service,
Level 6 Civic Centre,
West Street,
Oldham
Tel:0161 770 3160/3148
Q. When will my child be eligible for nursery or primary school?
Children in Oldham are admitted to Reception class in September (start of the Autumn term) if they will reach the age of five before the end of the 31st August of the following year.
Q. Where can I find a list of Oldham Schools?
All schools are listed in the Admissions Booklets which you can get by contacting Pupil Services if you do not have a copy. There are two booklets available:
'Primary Admissions. A Guide for Parents Academic Year 2005/06'
This booklet contains a list of infant/junior/primary schools in Oldham. The booklet also specifies if there is a nursery class within the school.
'Secondary Admissions. A Guide for Parents Academic Year 2005/06l'
This booklet contains a list of all secondary schools in Oldham.
Q. What are the term and holiday dates for schools in Oldham?
School term and holiday dates are available on the Oldham website in the 'Learning' section. Alternatively you can contact the Pupil Service section.
Q. How do I find out about Nursery Schools?
Information on Nursery Schools is available in the booklet, 'Into School' available from the Pupil Services section or by contacting Early Years Education on 0161 628 0808.
Q. How do I apply for a place in a Secondary School?
Speak to the Admission Officer in the Pupil Service section.
Q. How do I apply for a place in a Primary School?
Contact the Primary School or speak to the Admission Officer in the Pupil Services section.
Q. Will my child be admitted to an Oldham School if I request a place?
Yes, PROVIDED THERE ARE PLACES AVAILABLE.
Q. How do I check if places are available?
Primary Schools – contact the school or speak to an Admission Officer in the Pupil Service section.
Secondary School – contact an Admission Officer in the Pupil Service section.
Q. If a school is full will my child be offered a place?
No, but the pupils name can be added to a waiting list. Please contact the Pupil Service section.
Q. Where can I find the latest performance tables for Oldham?
The performance tables are available between December and January for the tests taken in the Summer.
Infant schools:
Primary Schools:
Secondary School KS3 and GCSE:
Schools & Colleges ‘A' level results:
Performance tables are not the only indicator of the performance of a school.
Q. What are National Curriculum Teacher Assessment and National Tests?
The National Curriculum:
Sets out the most important knowledge and skills that every child has a right to learn is a framework given to teachers by government, so that all school children are taught in a way that is balanced and manageable, but hard enough to challenge them gives standards that measure how well children are doing in each subject – so teachers can plan to help them do better.
The National Curriculum says when things must be taught by describing broad 'key stages'.The chart below shows the different key stages, and when national tests and tasks are taken:
Key Stages and National Curriculum Levels:
At the end of the National Curriculum key stages 1, 2 and 3 your child will sit national tests and tasks (popularly called 'SATs'). At the end of key stage 4 they will sit national examinations, often GCSEs. For more information on the National Curriculum, please visit www.curriculumonline.gov.uk
If you would like to order a free copy of one or more of the Learning Journey guides, call 08000 96 66 26, or visit the ParentsCentre website www.parentscentre.gov.uk.