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Rushcroft Primary School

Trent Road, Oldham, OL2 7YL
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Rushcroft Primary School
Oldham, OL2 7YL
169 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
32.50% FSM %
84 Boys
85 Girls
About Rushcroft Primary School

Rushcroft Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Oldham, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 169 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Gillian Kay.

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 Oldham East and Saddleworth
Ward Crompton
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 No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10072646
URN 105659
Data Last Updated 12-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Susanne Quinn Chair of Governors 07/07/2021 18/05/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Samantha Forster Governor 06/07/2022 05/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Marcus Hughes Governor 21/05/2024 20/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kay Kierans Governor 06/07/2022 06/07/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Lucy Mason Governor 20/10/2022 19/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alexandra McKenna Governor 12/12/2023 12/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Natasha Spechko Governor 10/03/2023 09/03/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Kirsty Taylor Governor 28/11/2025 27/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Williams Governor 06/07/2022 06/07/2025 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rushcroft Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Oldham, Oldham.
Rushcroft Primary School has 169 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Rushcroft Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Rushcroft Primary School is Mrs Gillian Kay.
Rushcroft Primary School is at Trent Road, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7YL, in the Oldham local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Rushcroft Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Rushcroft Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Gillian Kay
Trent Road, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7YL
01617708236
www.rushcroftprimary.com
Location
OL2 7YL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 105659
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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