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Woodlands Primary Academy
Woodlands Primary Academy, Broadbent Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4HU, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.1 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
328
Capacity
315
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With 40% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the school performs above the national average, although it has room for improvement, particularly in achieving higher standards, where none of the students reached that benchmark. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 60% expressing a willingness to recommend the school, and the recent Ofsted report indicates that it requires improvement. Overall, while the school shows potential, particularly in foundational skills, prospective parents may want to consider its challenges.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (53 responses)
★★★★★3.3
My child feels safe
79%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
My child makes good progress
79%
Good range of subjects
77%
My child is happy
72%
Progress is communicated
72%
School has high expectations
70%
School keeps me informed
68%
Behaviour is good
68%
I'd recommend this school
60%
School supports development
57%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.0%
Mixed Other4.6%
White Other4.3%
Asian Pakistani3.4%
Black African2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Other1.2%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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53.55423, -2.08681 · OL1 4HU
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN144025
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewoodlandsprimaryacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Woodlands Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Woodlands Primary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Woodlands Primary Academy a good school?
Woodlands Primary Academy scores 5.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 Woodlands Primary Academy?
Based on 53 Ofsted Parent View responses, Woodlands Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 65% across all parent survey questions.
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