Best 3 Primary schools in Greater Manchester – comparison

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Comparison of primary schools: Glodwick Infant and Nursery School (Primary) in Greater Manchester; St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge (Primary) in Greater Manchester — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Glodwick Infant and Nursery School and St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge. They are primary phase and community school and voluntary aided school type located around Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester and Greater Manchester, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Glodwick Infant and Nursery School), published Mar 2019. The lowest is 2 (St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge), published Dec 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge (Dec 2023). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 550, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–20–25%; across local authorities including Oldham and Wigan.

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Attribute	Glodwick Infant and Nursery School OL4 1AJ	St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge M46 0PA
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Greater Manchester Greater Manchester OL4 1AJ	Greater Manchester Lancashire M46 0PA
Latest Ofsted	1 11 Mar 2019	2 11 Dec 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	360	210
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Oldham (353)	Wigan (359)
Website	www.glodwick.oldham.sch.uk	www.howebridgestmichaels.co.uk
Telephone	01618238610	01942883118
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Glodwick Infant and Nursery School

OL4 1AJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester
OL4 1AJ
Ofsted: 1 11 Mar 2019
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Oldham (353)
Website: www.glodwick.oldham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01618238610

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge

M46 0PA

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Greater Manchester
Lancashire
M46 0PA
Ofsted: 2 11 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wigan (359)
Website: www.howebridgestmichaels.co.uk
Telephone: 01942883118

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.