The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 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
- 239
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 46.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
- Head
- Ms Sarah Wimperis (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Middleton Road, Oldham, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 6BH
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Primary · 960m away
Werneth Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Belford College Limited
Special school · 1.4km away
Coppice Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Hulme Grammar School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Westwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Westwood Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westwood Academy?
Westwood Academy currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westwood Academy take?
Westwood Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westwood Academy?
Westwood Academy is in Oldham, OL9 6BH, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westwood Academy have a sixth form?
No, Westwood Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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