The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 365
- Capacity
- 58%
- FSM
- 48.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
- Head
- Ms Rachel Beesley (Executive 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
Alderson Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 6AQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 659m away
Future Finders Employability College
Special school · 730m away
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest
Independent · 936m away
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Greenhill Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Werneth Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Freehold Community Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Coppice Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Northmoor Academy's Ofsted rating?
Northmoor Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northmoor Academy?
Northmoor Academy currently has 365 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northmoor Academy take?
Northmoor Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Northmoor Academy?
Northmoor Academy is in Oldham, OL9 6AQ, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northmoor Academy have a sixth form?
No, Northmoor Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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