Westwood Academy, Oldham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding.
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At a Glance
46.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 87%. Maths has remained stable at around 83%. Writing has improved from 74% to 80%.
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
242 pupils
245 capacity
3 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Oldham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Oldham
Admissions Demand - Oldham
Places available
3,967
Applications
2,727
Got 1st preference
93.5%
Got preferred school
97.9%
Primary admissions across Oldham (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.03423%
Overall absence
17.48634%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Westwood Academy
Westwood High
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Ellen House Secondary
Path 4
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest
EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale
Westwood Boys School
The Blue Coat CofE School
Hulme Grammar School
Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
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