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Greenhill Academy

Oldham, OL4 1RRPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
59 1st-choice / 55 places
Ranking
#10,580
of 13,686 nationally

About Greenhill Academy

Greenhill Academy is a popular choice among Oldham families, with 76% of parents who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. The school was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 108 applications for 55 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.96. Of those, 59 put the school as their first preference, and 54 of those families were offered a place. Parents generally report that their children are happy and feel safe, with 93% agreeing or strongly agreeing on both counts. However, the picture is more mixed on communication and support: 24% of respondents disagreed that concerns are dealt with properly, and 20% disagreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need. On the plus side, 89% of parents felt their child does well at the school, and 89% agreed there is a good range of subjects available.

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

The full report on this school

What 29 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Apr 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (2 Apr 2025): Standards maintained

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

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.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionSEN UnitOther

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

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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.