Explore other schools in this area
See every school around OL9 7RG on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolPrimary
Freehold Community Academy
Sidmouth Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 7RG, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.0 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
459
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school shows promising results, particularly as it ranks in the top 74% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 3% of pupils achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Parent satisfaction is likely supported by these solid outcomes, although the LocaleIQ score suggests it may not be as competitive as some other local schools.
Explore this location
Start from postcode OL9 7RG — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Freehold Community Academy
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 25 September 2018Older 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% 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 Pakistani55.3%
Asian Bangladeshi20.0%
Black African8.9%
Other7.4%
White British2.2%
White Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Location
Loading map…
53.53623, -2.13702 · OL9 7RG
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN142425
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Freehold Community Academy rated by Ofsted?
Freehold Community Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 September 2018.
Is Freehold Community Academy a good school?
Freehold Community Academy scores 24.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What are the best schools near OL9 7RG?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near OL9 7RG with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.