Willowpark Primary Academy
Oldham, OL1 4LJ · Oldham · primary school
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38th 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 — 3.8/10 against 740 of them, against 2.7/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Willowpark Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a choir, a Christmas show, and a musical.
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 pupils against a stated capacity of 222. 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 higher standard attainment is 0.0%, what specific support is provided for pupils aiming to exceed the expected standard? How does the school balance its academic curriculum with the time required for the choir and musical productions?
What Ofsted said about Willowpark Primary Academy
Overview
Willowpark Primary Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as happy, kind, and welcoming. The report highlights strong relationships between pupils and adults, ensuring children feel safe, secure, and cared for within a supportive environment.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of respect, responsibility, and resilience, with older pupils actively helping younger ones during well-organised breaktimes.
- The curriculum is effective in most subjects, carefully sequencing content to help pupils become "self-assured learners" and well prepared for future education.
- Reading is highly prioritised, with a "rich range of books" available and older pupils acting as reading ambassadors to support younger peers.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified well and achieve well, participating fully in the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff value the support they receive for their well-being and workload, contributing to a positive culture where staff are "proud to work at the school".
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school must finalise its curriculum thinking to clarify the essential knowledge pupils must learn and the order in which it should be taught.
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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