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Higher Failsworth Primary School

Stansfield Road, Oldham, M35 9EA
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Higher Failsworth Primary School
Oldham, M35 9EA
435 Pupils
474 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
30.30% FSM %
221 Boys
214 Girls
About Higher Failsworth Primary School

Higher Failsworth Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Oldham, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 435 pupils on roll. School capacity: 474. Current headteacher: Samantha Forster.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Oldham or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Oldham
Region North West
Administrative District Oldham
Parliamentary Constituency Manchester Central
Ward Failsworth East
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-2004
UKPRN 10071746
URN 134784
Data Last Updated 09-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Andrew Robinson Chair of Governors 12/07/2023 31/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Robinson Chair of Governors 01/02/2022 31/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kelly Bell Governor 16/11/2023 15/11/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Charleen Bird Governor 08/10/2024 07/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Caroline Black Governor 19/10/2020 07/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sara Burns Governor 08/10/2024 07/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Forster Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Amy Haigh Governor 08/10/2024 02/12/2025 Elected by parents
Mr George Halliwell Governor 05/01/2025 04/01/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Hannah Kelly Governor 30/01/2024 03/12/2025 Appointed by LA
Schools Nearby
St John's Church of England Primary School
0.6 km • Manchester
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Hollinwood Academy
0.67 km • Oldham
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Greater Manchester Independent School
0.71 km • Manchester
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New Bridge School
0.73 km • Oldham
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Teenage Kicks
0.73 km • Manchester
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Co-op Academy Failsworth
0.86 km • Manchester
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Frequently Asked Questions
Higher Failsworth Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Oldham, Oldham.
Higher Failsworth Primary School has 435 pupils, with a capacity of 474.
Higher Failsworth Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Higher Failsworth Primary School is Mrs Samantha Forster.
Higher Failsworth Primary School is at Stansfield Road, Failsworth, Oldham, M35 9EA, in the Oldham local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Higher Failsworth Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Higher Failsworth Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Samantha Forster
Stansfield Road, Failsworth, Oldham, M35 9EA
01616812645
www.higher-failsworth.oldham.sch.uk
Location
M35 9EA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 134784
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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