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Alt Academy

Oldham, OL8 2ELPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
44%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 40 places
Ranking
#11,919
of 13,686 nationally

About Alt Academy

Alt Academy is a state primary school in Oldham that serves a notably diverse intake. With 319 pupils on roll against a capacity of 335, the school is running very close to full, though its admission data for 2025/26 tells a more nuanced story. The school offered 40 places in reception and received exactly 40 total applications, with 32 of those coming as first preferences. That means the school was not oversubscribed — every applicant who wanted a place got one — but the high first-preference rate suggests strong local demand. Where Alt Academy really stands out is its pupil demographics: 58.2% of children are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average for primary schools (around 23%) and well above the Oldham average. This is a school serving a community with considerable socio-economic challenges, and the data suggests families in the area are actively choosing it as their first option.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAlt Lane, Oldham, Oldham, OL8 2EL
HeadteacherNicola Grady
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils319
Free School Meals (FSM)58.2%
School Capacity319 / 335 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (3 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Oct 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallICT SuiteLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketAthleticsNetballRoundersSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubEco ClubFilm ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Alt Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.