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Northmoor Academy
Alderson Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 6AQ, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.8 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
365
Capacity
630
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
58%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 53% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at the end of Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 77% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community feel. However, only 4% of pupils reached a higher standard in KS2 assessments, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (13 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Behaviour is good
85%
School supports development
77%
School has high expectations
77%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi37.3%
Asian Pakistani13.7%
Black African11.0%
White Other7.9%
Mixed Other7.7%
Other7.4%
White British7.4%
Black Other2.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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53.54436, -2.12147 · OL9 6AQ
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN142412
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Northmoor Academy rated by Ofsted?
Northmoor Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Northmoor Academy a good school?
Northmoor Academy scores 39.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Northmoor Academy?
Based on 13 Ofsted Parent View responses, Northmoor Academy receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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