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Westwood Academy
Oldham·North West·Academy
PrimaryAcademyAges 3–11Co-edDoes not apply
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Westwood Academy is a primary academy in Oldham, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Westwood Academy has 70% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 239 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 27.7%, 39% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.8%.
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At Westwood Academy, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
85% met the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths.
Westwood Academy has an overall absence rate of 4.8%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Westwood Academy is 27.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Westwood Academy has 239 pupils on roll.
39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
18% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Westwood Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Westwood Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Westwood Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
0/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
0/mo
NaN% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 17 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 8.1
Bus Stops
21
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Westwood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.0km away · 5 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Oldham area
7.2
Good
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 20 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.