Willowpark Primary Academy
Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4LJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Willowpark Primary Academy is a primary school in Oldham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 126 schools in Oldham. It ranks 46th of 66 primary schools in Oldham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 June 2019, report published 22 July 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
Pupils are happy at this school and described it as being kind and welcoming to all. The school's values of being respectful, responsible and resilient are shown daily through pupils' consideration and compassion towards each other and their approach to school life. Strong, affirming relationships between pupils and adults makes sure that pupils feel safe and secure. They know that they are cared for and that there is always an adult available to help if they are worried about anything. The school has high expectations of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Many pupils join the school at different points of the year. Staff help new pupils to settle quickly, and most pupils achieve well. This is also true of children in the early years, who are well prepared for all that key stage 1 has to offer. Pupils' behaviour is a strength. They conduct themselves very well around the school. Older pupils are quick to help younger ones. Pupils show maturity in the way that they play and socialise with each other during the well-organised breaktime activities. The school prioritises high-quality personal development. Pupils are particularly enthusiastic about 'elective Friday'. This is where they choose from a wide range of enrichment activities, including gardening, coding, cooking and various sports.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school is still refining the essential knowledge that pupils must learn and in what order they should learn it. Consequently, some pupils do not achieve as highly as they could in these subjects. The school should finalise its curriculum thinking so that teachers have the information that they need to shape teaching and enable pupils to achieve well across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
226 pupils on roll, with places for 222
Schools near Willowpark Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Theresa's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Mayfield Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 53% met the expected standard |
| Woodlands Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 40% met the expected standard |
| Littlemoor Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 56% met the expected standard |
| Beever Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Hayes
- Phone
- 01613595699
- Address
- Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4LJ
- Local authority
- Oldham
- URN
- 144507
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.