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Westwood Academy
Middleton Road, Oldham, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 6BH, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.8 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
239
Capacity
245
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the top 8% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 73% of pupils meet expected standards. Although only 3% achieve the higher standard, the school is still performing in the top 28% nationally for KS2 results, indicating a solid foundation for future learning. Parents can feel confident in the school's commitment to excellence and student development.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 73% | Top 28% 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
Asian Bangladeshi84.1%
Other3.8%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed Other1.7%
Black African1.3%
White British1.3%
White Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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53.54295, -2.12790 · OL9 6BH
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN141401
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Westwood Academy rated by Ofsted?
Westwood Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2024.
Is Westwood Academy a good school?
Westwood Academy scores 91.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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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