Greenhill Academy
Oldham, OL4 1RR · Oldham · primary school
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45th of 71 primary schools in Oldham we can score, 86 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.2/10 against 2,153 of them, against 2.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Greenhill Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 524 pupils against a stated capacity of 500. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the latest inspection was in May 2025, what specific actions have been taken since then to address the gap between current results and national medians?
What Ofsted said about Greenhill Academy
Overview
Greenhill Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a ‘highly inclusive’ environment where pupils are valued and diversity is celebrated. Leaders have ensured that the shared vision for pupils to ‘believe, achieve, succeed’ remains embedded across the community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘rich and progressive’, with staff designing activities that help pupils build knowledge and apply it in different contexts.
- Staff possess the expertise to accurately identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access the ‘same ambitious curriculum’ as their peers.
- Reading is prioritised through a well-delivered phonics programme and daily reading, with additional support helping struggling pupils gain ‘confidence and fluency’.
- Pupils enjoy broadening their experiences through regular trips, sports, and roles such as ‘friendship monitors’ and ‘eco warriors’, preparing them for life beyond school.
- Trustees hold the school to account, and staff workload is considered while supporting professional development.
Areas to improve
- The school should strengthen its assessment systems to ensure staff can ‘accurately check how well pupils are learning’ and use this information to swiftly address gaps in knowledge.
- The school must continue to tackle high rates of extended leave to improve overall attendance, despite existing support for families.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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