
“Learning is for Life, Enjoy the Journey!”
Beal Vale Primary School is a mixed-gender academy converter located in the urban setting of Oldham, Greater Manchester, specifically on Salts Street, Shaw. Catering to children aged 4 to 11, the school has a total enrolment of 197 pupils, just shy of its full capacity of 210. The school embraces a community ethos, captured in its motto: 'Learning is for Life, Enjoy the Journey!' This reflects its commitment to fostering lifelong learning and creating an enjoyable educational journey for its young learners. The school does not adhere to any religious character, making it accessible to a diverse range of students. Despite the absence of a sixth form, Beal Vale provides a robust primary education, preparing students for their transition to secondary school. The school serves a local catchment area and is positioned within a community that values diversity and inclusion, as evidenced by the 39.6% of students eligible for free school meals, indicating a varied socio-economic demographic.
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1 published inspection on file since November 2019.
S5 Inspection