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Woodlands Primary Academy
Ages 2–11328 pupils
Woodlands Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Oldham. The school has around 328 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Oldham can view Woodlands Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Oldham (OL1 4HU), Woodlands Primary Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Quality of education
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)36%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score101
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score100
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake48.3%
Free school meals48.3%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language15.4%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled86%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.2%
Attendance93.2%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher24.8
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence21.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Oldham
All schools in Oldham →Kingsland SchoolGood · 0.1 miSt. Theresa's RC Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miLittlemoor Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.3 miMayfield Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.3 miWillowpark Primary AcademyGood · 0.3 miGreenacres Primary AcademyGood · 0.6 mi
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