Freehold Community Academy

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

Oldham, OL97RG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
47.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 56.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
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
25 September 2018
Previous grade
Good
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
Sidmouth Street
Oldham, OL97RG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142425
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Sidmouth Street, Oldham, OL9 7RG
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
Capacity
420 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
453
Free School Meals
31.1% (141 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
56.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 103.0
2023 101.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
453 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

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.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

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 Criteria

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.

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