Northmoor Academy
Alderson Street, Oldham, OL9 6AQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Northmoor Academy is a primary school in Oldham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 126 schools in Oldham. It ranks 40th of 66 primary schools in Oldham. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in September 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 September 2024, report published 11 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- 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 24 September 2024
The school's vision of 'believe, succeed, achieve' permeates all aspects of school life. Staff consistently display these qualities through their interactions with pupils. This vision inspires pupils to work towards success. Pupils achieve well across a range of subjects. The school has created an oasis for pupils. Pupils know that they are cared for well. Northmoor Academy is a friendly and happy place to learn. The school has established an exciting curriculum for pupils to study. This motivates pupils when learning something for the first time or mastering a new skill. Pupils are rightly proud of their work. They know that what they learn now will help them in the future. Pupils extend their skills by taking on many leadership roles within the school. These roles inspire pupils to contribute to their school community. Staff have consistently high expectations of behaviour and routines. Pupils rise to these expectations. Their conduct is exemplary. The school makes sure that pupils and families know the importance of being in school regularly. Pupils enjoy their learning and want to attend school. As a result, attendance is improving. The school has a highly inclusive school culture that celebrates the diverse community that the school serves. Pupils treat everyone around them with the utmost respect.
What the school should improve
- The school's ambition for pupils to develop their vocabulary is not fully realised in practice. Some children in the early years, older pupils who are earlier in their language development and some pupils with SEND, do not develop the range of vocabulary that they should. The school should ensure that staff are fully equipped to support pupils to acquire this important vocabulary.
- The important knowledge that pupils require has not been identified clearly enough in a few subject areas. Some pupils struggle to connect new knowledge to broader concepts. This limits what they can remember. The school should make sure that, in these subjects, teachers are clear about the important knowledge that pupils should acquire in readiness for future learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
346 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Northmoor Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Westwood Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Rachel Beesley
- Phone
- 01612600482
- Address
- Alderson Street, Oldham, OL9 6AQ
- Local authority
- Oldham
- URN
- 142412
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.