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Westwood Academy

Oldham, OL9 6BHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2024
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#4,041
of 13,686 nationally

About Westwood Academy

Westwood Academy, a state primary in Oldham, significantly outperforms the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. While the average proportion of pupils across Oldham primary schools reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths sits at 58%, Westwood achieves 70%. This places the school 11th out of 86 primary schools in the borough, comfortably in the top 15% locally. It is one of only four primary schools in Oldham currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted, a status it earned in its most recent inspection in 2024. That inspection marked a clear improvement from its previous Good rating, with the school now judged Outstanding across every category, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. For parents weighing up options in Oldham, these headline figures suggest a school that is punching well above the local norm.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMiddleton Road, Oldham, Oldham, OL9 6BH
HeadteacherSarah Wimperis
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils239
Free School Meals (FSM)46.4%
School Capacity239 / 240 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallArt StudiosSensory RoomMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisAthleticsNetballRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubArt ClubChoirFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Westwood Academy

Westwood Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.