Alt Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Oldham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Alt Academy.

Oldham, OL82EL Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

42

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
37.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 44.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
12 September 2017
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Alt Lane
Oldham, OL82EL
Phone
1612600622
Website
alt.theharmonytrust.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141333
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Alt Lane, Oldham, OL8 2EL
Website
www.alt.theharmonytrust.org
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
Capacity
335 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
322
Free School Meals
56.8% (183 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
44.0%
Reading Score:
99.0
Maths Score:
98.0
Grammar Score:
99.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 98.0 99.0
2023 99.0 100.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
36
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
322 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -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

high quality education delivered by excellent staff differentiated learning a caring, supportive, safe learning environment learning inside and outside the classroom the health, welfare and overall development of all the inclusion of all include all our partners in raising achievement high self esteem respect for themselves, others and our world responsibility for their own behaviour and learning the ability to assess their own learning needs positive attitudes to learning and play a sense of pride in our school

Our ethos is rooted in strong values, spiritual development, and a culture of compassion and respect.

Head Teacher's Message

My name is Mrs N Grady, Principal of Alt Academy, and I am proud to lead a school where every child is supported to thrive.

Facilities

Lending library (parents can borrow and swap books) Year 4 swimming sessions every Thursday for Year 4 pupils

Curriculum Highlights

INSPIRE Curriculum Tremendous Tudors Marvellous Maps River deep, mountain high ¡Viva Espana! What did the Victorians do for us? Business Enterprise Me and my world How will we remember them? A is for Africa Space Happy Holidays Seasides in the past I am Special, I am me! People who help us Journeys and Transport Traditional tales Farm and zoo animals Minibeats Location, Location, Location Stones 'n' bones Eurovision Ancient Greece Walk Like an Egyptian The Noble Nile

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