Roundthorn Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Oldham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Roundthorn Primary Academy.

Oldham, OL45LN Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 December 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Roundthorn Road
Oldham, OL45LN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140100
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Roundthorn Road, Oldham, OL4 5LN
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
240
Free School Meals
26.4% (63 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
67.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 103.0
2023 105.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
240 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"CARE – DARE – FAIR – SHARE (A Community of Learners)"

CARE DARE FAIR SHARE

Head Teacher's Message

Roundthorn Primary Academy is a popular and well‑respected school, part of Focus Trust, with a vibrant and inclusive community that emphasises challenging, questioning and investigative learning to prepare pupils as life‑long learners and responsible members of their communities.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club

Sports

Football Tennis Hockey Dodgeball

Facilities

Sensory room Outdoor learning provision 52-place Nursery (26 morning, 26 afternoon) Therapeutic setting Communication Friendly Setting

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, balanced and relevant curriculum based on challenge, questioning and investigation. Focus on teamwork, leadership, critical thinking and lifelong learning. Opportunities to excel in activities beyond the curriculum.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: No

Breakfast club runs from 08:15 to 08:45. After-school wraparound care is not offered by Roundthorn; a local provider, Shooting Stars, collects children from school and takes them to their premises on New Earth St / Lees Rd from 7:30am–5:30pm.

Admissions Criteria

The school has an Admissions Policy which complies with the law on admissions. Admissions to Roundthorn Primary Academy are managed by Oldham Local Authority.

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