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Greenacres Primary Academy

Greenacres Primary Academy

Oldham, OL4 2AXPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

123%

Capacity

259

Pupils

2.3x

Demand

About Greenacres Primary Academy

Greenacres Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 259 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (123% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Greenacres Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katie Thornton, it falls under Oldham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6507th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 67 in Oldham.

Greenacres Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 70 applications for 30 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Greenacres Primary Academy include Art Studios, Forest School, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Cricket, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Film Club, Drama.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, Greenacres Primary Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDunkerley Street, Oldham, Oldham, OL4 2AX
HeadteacherKatie Thornton
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils259
Free School Meals (FSM)26.5%
School Capacity259 / 210 (123% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)

6507th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

929th of 2,065

In North West

Top 50%

25th of 67

In Oldham

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

64%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:70%
Higher:9%
Writing
Expected:73%
Higher:9%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:82%
Higher:15%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable +1%

'22/23

63%

'23/24

64%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

7
Art StudiosForest SchoolGymnasiumSensory RoomMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballDanceCricketSwimmingAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubFilm ClubDrama

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

30

Applications

70

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

44 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Greenacres Primary Academy

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

Contact Information

01617705350www.greenacres.oldham.sch.uk

Dunkerley Street, Oldham

Oldham, OL4 2AX

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Dunkerley Street, Oldham

Oldham, OL4 2AX

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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