Westwood Academy
100%
Capacity
239
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Westwood Academy
Westwood Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 239 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Sarah Wimperis, it falls under Oldham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4041st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 67 in Oldham.
Westwood Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 29 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Westwood Academy include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Netball, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Choir, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, Westwood 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Middleton Road, Oldham, Oldham, OL9 6BH |
| Headteacher | Sarah Wimperis |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Number of Pupils | 239 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.4% |
| School Capacity | 239 / 240 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4041st of 13,686
Nationally
580th of 2,065
In North West
11th of 67
In Oldham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
66
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Middleton Road, Oldham
Oldham, OL9 6BH
Journey to School
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