Westwood Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Middleton Road, Oldham, Oldham, OL9 6BHOpen in maps

Westwood Academy is a primary school in Oldham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 126 schools in Oldham. It ranks 6th of 66 primary schools in Oldham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 May 2024, report published 20 June 2024

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

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 May 2024

Pupils relish a plethora of opportunities that help them to learn and shine at Westwood. Pupils embody their school motto to 'believe, achieve and succeed'. The school has exceptionally high expectations of what pupils can and should achieve. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged, consistently live up to these expectations. They achieve highly. Staff know pupils extremely well. This helps pupils to flourish. The school celebrates each pupil's individuality. Pupils are immensely proud of their diverse school community. They are excited to come to school and warmly greet their friends and staff each morning. Pupils are very happy in school. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary both in lessons and around the school. From the early years to Year 6, there is a peaceful yet purposeful atmosphere that enables pupils to focus on their learning. The school provides a vast array of activities for pupils to learn beyond the academic curriculum. Trips and visits bring learning to life. For example, pupils benefit from science workshops and visits to museums and art galleries. Each year, pupils join with other schools in the trust to perform a Shakespeare play together.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths73%

73%, 11 percentage points above 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 score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

242 pupils on roll, with places for 245

Eligible for free school meals40.1%

40.1%, 13.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language71.5%

71.5%, 49.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.4%

17.4%, 2.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.7%

3.7%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Westwood Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Richmond Academy0.2 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard
Northmoor Academy0.3 milesOfsted judgements: Good53% met the expected standard
St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy0.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvementNot published
St Hilda's CofE Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good51% met the expected standard
Burnley Brow Community School0.6 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Sarah Wimperis
Phone
01616274257
Website
westwood.theharmonytrust.org
Address
Middleton Road, Oldham, Oldham, OL9 6BH
Local authority
Oldham
URN
141401

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.