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Best 3 Primary schools in Greater Manchester – comparison

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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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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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.
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