Northmoor Academy

About Northmoor Academy

Northmoor Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 365 pupils on roll, operating at 58% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Northmoor Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Beesley, it falls under Oldham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11806th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 67 in Oldham.

Northmoor Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 32 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.

Northmoor Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 92% recommending the school (13 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Northmoor Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Art Studios.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Netball, Dance, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Chess, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 48.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, Northmoor 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.

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