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Greenhill Academy

Greenhill Academy

Oldham, OL4 1RRPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

105%

Capacity

523

Pupils

2.0x

Demand

About Greenhill Academy

Greenhill Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 523 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 500 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Greenhill Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Chloe Glynn, it falls under Oldham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10580th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 67 in Oldham.

Greenhill Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 108 applications for 55 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 were first-preference applications.

Greenhill Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 76% recommending the school (29 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Greenhill Academy include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Gymnastics, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Drama.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, Greenhill 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 Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHarmony Street, Oldham, Oldham, OL4 1RR
HeadteacherChloe Glynn
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils523
Free School Meals (FSM)33.4%
School Capacity523 / 500 (105% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Apr 2025
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (2 Apr 2025): Standards maintained

Declined
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Jun 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)

10580th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 77%

1550th of 2,065

In North West

Top 75%

45th of 67

In Oldham

Top 67%

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

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

50%

Expected Standard

2%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:71%
Higher:13%
Writing
Expected:66%
Higher:5%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:66%
Higher:13%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable +2%

'22/23

48%

'23/24

50%

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

Ofsted Parent View

29 responses

Would Recommend This School

76%Good
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
17%
Concerns dealt with
52%
SEND support
60%

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionSEN UnitOther

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

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteDining HallMusic RoomsGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketGymnasticsSwimmingDanceNetballRounders

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningDrama

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

55

Applications

108

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.0x
0x1x2x3x5x+

59 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Greenhill Academy

Greenhill 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

01612600621www.greenhill.theharmonytrust.org

Harmony Street, Oldham

Oldham, OL4 1RR

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Harmony Street, Oldham

Oldham, OL4 1RR

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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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