Greenhill Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Harmony Street, Glodwick, Oldham, OL4 1RROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Greenhill Academy is a primary school in Oldham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 126 schools in Oldham. It ranks 45th of 66 primary schools in Oldham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2020.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 March 2020, report published 28 June 2020

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 April 2025

This is a highly inclusive school where everyone is valued and diversity is celebrated. Staff and pupils alike model respect for others and value the supportive ethos of the school. Pupils delight in being 'friendship monitors' and helping others at playtimes. Staff create a calm and nurturing atmosphere in lessons, where pupils can focus and learn without disruption. The trust and the school have an embedded shared vision for all pupils to 'believe, achieve, succeed'. Pupils enjoy their learning and develop a broad body of knowledge across a range of subjects. They achieve well from their starting points. Pupils value the opportunities to broaden their experiences. For example, they go on regular trips linked to their learning. This includes visits to museums, a range of different places of worship and a residential visit. Pupils represent the school in sports events and when performing in front of audiences. They are proud of the contribution they make to the school community and to the wider world. For example, pupils take on roles such as pupil councillors, sports leaders, eco warriors and health ambassadors. They raise money for charities, plant trees and take part in recycling initiatives. This helps pupils to be prepared for life beyond school.

What the school should improve

  • At times, the school's assessment systems are not used as effectively as they could to accurately check how securely pupils are learning. This hinders the school from ensuring that any gaps in their knowledge are swiftly addressed through adaptations to the curriculum delivery. The school should strengthen its assessment systems to ensure that staff are enabled to accurately check how well pupils are learning and to use this information to inform their teaching.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths48%

48%, 14 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

524 pupils on roll, with places for 500

Eligible for free school meals28.2%

28.2%, 1.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language84.2%

84.2%, 62.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.1%

11.1%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan9.4%

9.4%, 3.4 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Greenhill Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Horton Mill Community Primary School0.3 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good47% met the expected standard
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School0.4 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Alexandra Park Junior School0.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement43% met the expected standard
Broadfield Primary School0.5 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard43% met the expected standard
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Chloe Glynn
Address
Harmony Street, Glodwick, Oldham, OL4 1RR
Local authority
Oldham
URN
140579

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.