The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 319
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 58.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Grady (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Alt Lane, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 2EL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Hugh's CofE Primary School
Primary · 362m away
Roundthorn Primary Academy
Primary · 835m away
Oasis Academy Leesbrook
Secondary · 848m away
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Alexandra Park Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Park Dean Community Special School
Special school · 1.3km away
Medlock Valley Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Alt Academy's Ofsted rating?
Alt Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alt Academy?
Alt Academy currently has 319 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alt Academy take?
Alt Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Alt Academy?
Alt Academy is in Oldham, OL8 2EL, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alt Academy have a sixth form?
No, Alt Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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