Alexandra Park Junior School

URN: 105626 • Oldham OL8 2BE

Overview

Name
Alexandra Park Junior School
URN
105626
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
48.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jennifer Lee Seabright (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Brook Lane, Oldham OL8 2BE

Summary

Alexandra Park Junior School is a mixed community primary school located in Glodwick, Oldham, with a current enrollment of 354 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 360. The school prioritizes creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The ethos is centered around high aspirations, respect, and empathy, aiming to narrow achievement gaps and improve life chances for all students.

The curriculum emphasizes reading as a foundational skill, with a strong commitment to promoting reading for pleasure. In addition to core subjects, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and real-life learning experiences through trips and visits, fostering a well-rounded education. The school day runs from 8:40 am to 3:10 pm, with a lunch break from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.

Alexandra Park Junior School is part of the Pinnacle Learning Trust, which enhances collaboration with local schools. The school values the partnership with families, encouraging involvement in their children’s education to ensure a sense of belonging and community.

Key details

LA
Oldham
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
360
Pupils
354
Boys
178
Girls
176
FSM %
39.00
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2024-03-31
Last Ofsted
2021-12-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Greater Manchester

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 354 178 176 360 39.00
2024-09-11 354 178 176 360 39.00
2023-09-11 344 163 181 360 29.10
2022-09-11 344 163 181 360 29.10
2021-09-11 339 161 178 360 26.30
2020-09-11 360 181 179 360 18.10

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