A good academy converter school in Oldham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Freehold Community Academy.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103.0 | 103.0 |
| 2023 | 101.0 | 102.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+1.5 per year)
Up 1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
Welcome message from the school noting a broad, balanced and coherent curriculum, strong links with the local and global community, an emphasis on lifelong learning and an open-door policy.
Breakfast club runs from 8:15 to 8:45; breakfast club costs 50p per day and includes breakfast and a fruit juice. After school clubs run from 3:15 to 4:00; they change each half term; after school clubs are free of charge for parents.
Admissions are allocated by the Local Authority (Oldham). Nursery places are available for children in the September of the school year in which they turn 4; Reception places are allocated in September of the school year in which they turn 5. The Local Authority allocates places for all maintained schools. Oversubscription criteria include factors such as having a sibling at the school or proximity. Appeals are possible: Main round offers are dated (e.g., Primary Offer Date 16 April 2026 with a deadline of 8 May 2026; final hearings in July 2026) and there are in-year appeals as well. Appeals must be submitted in writing. See the Admissions Policy for full details.