Coppice Primary Academy
Burlington Avenue, Coppice, Oldham, OL8 1APOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Coppice Primary Academy is a primary school in Oldham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 126 schools in Oldham. It ranks 33rd of 66 primary schools in Oldham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 April 2015, report published 20 May 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
Pupils at Coppice Primary Academy are true advocates for the positive work that the school carries out. They speak enthusiastically about the warm relationships that are woven through the school's close-knit community. Pupils delight in their education and relish learning new information. They experience a true sense of happiness, fulfilment and friendship through their life at school. Pupils are caring and cooperative towards each other. Head pupils, easily recognisable in their red sweaters or cardigans, act as positive role models for others, including children in the early years. Children quickly learn to follow school rules and routines. This makes for a calm, orderly environment, which is purposeful and focused on learning. The school is ambitious for pupils' learning across the curriculum. In the main, pupils achieve well, with many being ready for the next stage in their education. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school offers pupils a wide range of opportunities to develop their talents and interests. Pupils of all ages can attend activities such as origami, cookery and sports clubs. Pupils are encouraged to take on leadership responsibilities, such as sports leaders, eco-warriors or school councillors.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils have not been given sufficient guidance about correct letter formation or spelling. This leads to a lack of automaticity in their writing and impedes their ability to become effective writers. The school should further refine its identification of the foundational knowledge that pupils learn in writing, including in the early years. Furthermore, it should develop staff expertise to deliver the practice of handwriting and spelling consistently and effectively.
- Absence rates, including persistent absence, for some pupils remain too high. This means that these pupils miss out on important learning and social opportunities. The school should strengthen the effectiveness of its approaches and the work that it carries out to support families to improve levels of attendance.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
69 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
525 pupils on roll, with places for 490
Schools near Coppice Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Werneth Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Broadfield Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 43% met the expected standard |
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Hulmes
- Phone
- 01617703543
- Address
- Burlington Avenue, Coppice, Oldham, OL8 1AP
- Local authority
- Oldham
- URN
- 139704
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.