Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School

About Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School

Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School is a school in Oldham, United Kingdom. It provides education to children from nursery to year 6. The school has a strong focus on the development of its students.

Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs O'Neill

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

8.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School"

My children have thrived at Blackshaw Lane Primary and Nursery School. The staff are caring and supportive, and the facilities are excellent. I love the emphasis on community and values such as kindness and respect.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David T

Parent Feb 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Education"

We've been at Blackshaw Lane for a few years now, and I'm consistently impressed with the education our children are receiving. The phonics program is particularly effective, and we've seen significant improvements in their reading and writing skills.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Katherine M

Parent Oct 20, 2021

4.0

"Good, But Room for Improvement"

We've had a mixed experience at Blackshaw Lane. On the one hand, the staff are friendly and the facilities are modern. On the other hand, we've experienced some inconsistencies in the quality of teaching, and we've had to ask the school to address some issues related to bullying.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Rachel G

Parent Jun 1, 2020

4.0

"Nurturing Environment"

When my child was at Blackshaw Lane, I was impressed by the nurturing environment and the dedication of the teachers. The school's focus on emotional intelligence and well-being was particularly notable, and I think it helped my child develop a strong sense of self.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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