Northmoor Academy
Oldham, OL9 6AQ · Oldham · primary school
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52nd 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.5/10 against 1,236 of them, against 2.8/10 nationally. 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 62% | 1.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Northmoor Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 346 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current pupil numbers?
What Ofsted said about Northmoor Academy
Overview
Northmoor Academy is described as a "friendly and happy place to learn" where the school’s vision permeates all aspects of life. The report states that pupils achieve well, conduct is "exemplary," and the school has created an "oasis" where children feel cared for.
Strengths
- Staff maintain "consistently high expectations of behaviour and routines," which pupils rise to meet.
- The curriculum is "exciting" and "ambitious," motivating pupils and helping them connect prior learning to new skills in most subjects.
- Reading is a clear priority, with staff trained to help pupils become "confident readers" and early years children mastering sounds confidently.
- The school fosters a "highly inclusive school culture" that celebrates diversity, with pupils treating everyone with "utmost respect."
- New arrivals, including those with limited English, settle quickly due to tailored support and careful assessment of their starting points.
Areas to improve
- The school’s ambition for pupils to develop vocabulary is "not fully realised in practice," particularly for early years children and some pupils with special educational needs.
- In a few subject areas, important knowledge has "not been identified clearly enough," limiting pupils' ability to connect new learning to broader concepts.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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