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Northmoor Academy

Oldham, OL9 6AQPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Sep 2024
KS2 Results
44%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 32 places
Ranking
#11,806
of 13,686 nationally

About Northmoor Academy

Northmoor Academy, a state primary in Oldham, holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a grade it has maintained consistently across both its recent inspections. The school’s most telling academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which stands at 44%. This figure is notably below the Oldham local authority average of 58%, placing Northmoor in the bottom half of primary schools within the borough, where it ranks 51st out of 67. In the North West region, it sits at the 84th percentile, and nationally at the 86th percentile, indicating significant room for improvement. The school’s ranking score of 44 places it in the bottom 50 tier nationally, a clear signal for parents that while the school is rated Good for its overall effectiveness, its academic outcomes in core subjects are an area of focus.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressAlderson Street, Oldham, Oldham, OL9 6AQ
HeadteacherRachel Beesley
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils365
Free School Meals (FSM)48.3%
School Capacity365 / 630 (58% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Sept 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomSports HallICT SuiteGymnasiumMusic RoomsArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

FootballRoundersNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northmoor Academy

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