The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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)
100
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
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 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
- 227
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 55.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mrs Louise Hayes (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Vulcan Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4LJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeever Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Greenacres Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
The Blue Coat CofE School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Horton Mill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Hey-with-Zion Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Greenhill Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Willowpark Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Willowpark Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Willowpark Primary Academy?
Willowpark Primary Academy currently has 227 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Willowpark Primary Academy take?
Willowpark Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Willowpark Primary Academy?
Willowpark Primary Academy is in Oldham, OL1 4LJ, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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