Westwood Academy, Oldham

In its own words: "We are committed to striving for excellence as an outstanding school , where every child is supported to reach their full potential. Optimal learning conditions for all pupils, with learning carefully differentiated to meet individual needs A caring, supportive, and safe environment where children feel valued and respected"

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Westwood Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 74% in Oldham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (85% in reading, 85% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 44 families put Westwood Academy as their first choice and 116 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 14 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Westwood Academy are Richmond Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 64% reading, 65% maths); Northmoor Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 59% reading, 68% maths); St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.4 miles); and St Hilda's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 63% reading, 63% maths).

Westwood Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Westwood Academy is one of 17 schools run by The Harmony Trust Ltd, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 52% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

40.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 71.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 110 metres away (roughly a 1-minute walk).

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Featherstall Road North (adjacent), 30 metres away.

Westwood Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Westwood Academy are The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy (0.3 miles); The Blue Coat CofE School (0.9 miles); Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy (1.1 miles); and The Radclyffe School (1.1 miles).