Willowpark Primary Academy

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

Oldham, OL14LJ Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
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
26 June 2019
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
Vulcan Street
Oldham, OL14LJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144507
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4LJ
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES
Capacity
222 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
230
Free School Meals
68.4% (157 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
100.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 103.0
2023 101.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
230 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respectful Responsible Resilient Safe

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

Willowpark Academy has a dedicated SEND Coordinator (SENCO) responsible for management of SEND provision. SENCO is Mrs Katrina Moran. Parents can contact via the main school office on 0161 3695699 or via [email protected]. SEND Information includes SEND Information Report (2024-2025), SEND glossary, Accessibility Plan, and links to the Oldham SEND Local Offer. The Local Offer and SEND Information materials indicate a person-centred approach with plans such as one-page profiles and targeted teaching strategies to support identified pupils with SEND.

Admissions Criteria

Admission to Willowpark Primary Academy follows the Oldham Local Authority coordinated admission arrangements. The academy plans to offer 30 places at age 4 (Reception). Applications should be made via the Local Authority’s primary common application form (PCAF) online, with Willowpark listed as one of three choices and returned by the published deadline. If preferences exceed places, oversubscription criteria in the Admissions Policy apply. In-year admissions are made directly to the academy using Oldham ICAF unless the child has an EHCP. Late applications are handled after on-time applications. See Admissions Information for details.

Financial Information

Fees and charges: For Nursery, parent-funded sessions are charged at £11 per session (morning or afternoon). Lunchtime provision is £2.75 per day. For Pre-School (2-year-olds), government funding is available for 15 hours per week. For Nursery, 30-hour funded places are available for eligible working parents; any additional sessions are charged at £11 per session. Parent-funded places are payable in advance. Lunchtime provision remains £2.75 per day. Fees for funded places and additional sessions are subject to government funding rules and Oldham LA guidance.

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