Westwood Academy
Oldham, OL9 6BH · Oldham · primary school
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6th 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 — 7.0/10 against 1,383 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| 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.
Westwood Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 242 pupils against a stated capacity of 245. 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education?
What Ofsted said about Westwood Academy
Overview
Westwood Academy is described as a school where pupils "relish a plethora of opportunities" and consistently achieve highly against "exceptionally high expectations." The report highlights a "peaceful yet purposeful atmosphere" that enables focused learning, with staff who know pupils "extremely well" and foster a community where children are "immensely proud" and "very happy."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious" and "well-ordered," ensuring pupils develop a "deep body of knowledge" and are "extremely well prepared for the next stage of their education."
- Staff provide "excellent support" to address knowledge gaps, with pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receiving "expert support" and the "same broad curriculum offer as their peers."
- Reading instruction is strong, with children getting a "superb start" through early phonics; by Year 2, "most pupils read with confidence and fluency."
- Behaviour is "exemplary," and pupils demonstrate a "mature understanding of people’s differences" while actively engaging in roles such as the school council.
- Trustees and trust leaders are "extremely knowledgeable and committed," holding the school to account effectively while supporting staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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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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