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Alt Academy
Alt Lane, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 2EL, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.5 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
319
Capacity
335
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy serves 319 pupils and demonstrates strong performance in key stage 2, ranking in the top 93% nationally for expected reading, writing, and maths. However, only 2% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating a potential area for growth. The overall LocaleIQ score suggests the school is performing better than 13% of its peers, although there may be room for improvement in certain academic areas.
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Last inspected: 12 September 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 40% | Bottom 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani34.2%
White British33.2%
Black African9.1%
Asian Bangladeshi5.3%
Other3.8%
White Other3.4%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black Other1.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Location
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53.52732, -2.08187 · OL8 2EL
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN141333
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.alt.theharmonytrust.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Alt Academy rated by Ofsted?
Alt Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 September 2017.
Is Alt Academy a good school?
Alt Academy scores 12.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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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