The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 459
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 35.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Maher (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sidmouth Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 7RG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBelford College Limited
Special school · 703m away
Stanley Road Primary School
Primary · 801m away
Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 846m away
Werneth Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Gorse Bank Community Special School
Special school · 1.2km away
Foxdenton Community Special School
Special school · 1.2km away
Hulme Grammar School
Independent · 1.2km away
Coppice Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Freehold Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Freehold Community Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Freehold Community Academy?
Freehold Community Academy currently has 459 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Freehold Community Academy take?
Freehold Community Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Freehold Community Academy?
Freehold Community Academy is in Oldham, OL9 7RG, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Freehold Community Academy have a sixth form?
No, Freehold Community Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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