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Oasis Academy Limeside
Third Avenue, Limeside, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 3SB, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.8 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
455
Capacity
459
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a current Ofsted rating of 'Requires Improvement,' this primary school faces challenges, particularly in academic performance, as only 36% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is significantly below the national average. Despite being in the top 95% for expected standards, the percentage of students achieving a higher standard is notably low at just 3%. However, the school serves a sizable community of 455 pupils, indicating a commitment to supporting a diverse student body.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 36% | Bottom 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.0%
Black African11.6%
Asian Pakistani7.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
White Other3.7%
Other3.3%
Mixed Other3.1%
Asian Other2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Asian Indian0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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53.51788, -2.12941 · OL8 3SB
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN137479
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.oasisacademylimeside.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Oasis Academy Limeside rated by Ofsted?
Oasis Academy Limeside was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is Oasis Academy Limeside a good school?
Oasis Academy Limeside scores 3.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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