Westwood Academy
URN: 141401 • Oldham OL9 6BH
Overview
- Name
- Westwood Academy
- URN
- 141401
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 63.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Wimperis (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01616274257
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Middleton Road, Oldham OL9 6BH
Summary
Westwood Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Oldham, with a current enrollment of 239 pupils and a capacity of 240. The school is part of the Harmony Trust and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment where all children are encouraged to reach their full potential. Under the leadership of Principal Sarah Wimperis, Westwood Academy emphasizes high expectations and the importance of strong relationships between staff, students, and families.
The curriculum at Westwood Academy is designed to promote academic progress and personal development. The school offers a free breakfast club, funded in part by the DfE Magic Breakfast Scheme, which provides students with a nutritious start to their day and opportunities for early learning activities. Additionally, the school is committed to safeguarding and online safety, collaborating with the CEOP National Crime Agency to protect children from potential online threats.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (46.4%), Westwood Academy is focused on inclusivity and community engagement. The school actively encourages parental involvement through various initiatives, including fundraising campaigns and regular communication via newsletters and blogs.
The curriculum at Westwood Academy is designed to promote academic progress and personal development. The school offers a free breakfast club, funded in part by the DfE Magic Breakfast Scheme, which provides students with a nutritious start to their day and opportunities for early learning activities. Additionally, the school is committed to safeguarding and online safety, collaborating with the CEOP National Crime Agency to protect children from potential online threats.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (46.4%), Westwood Academy is focused on inclusivity and community engagement. The school actively encourages parental involvement through various initiatives, including fundraising campaigns and regular communication via newsletters and blogs.
Useful links
- School Spider (other)
- Prevent & Radicalisation (other)
- View us on a map (other)
- www.theharmonytrust.org (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bare Trees Primary School (75.2)
- Buckstones Primary School (74.2)
- Corpus Christi RC Primary School (70.7)
- Greenhill Primary School (70.2)
- Roundthorn Community Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oldham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 239
- Boys
- 114
- Girls
- 125
- FSM %
- 46.40
- Open date
- 2014-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 239 | 114 | 125 | 240 | 46.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 229 | 111 | 118 | 210 | 39.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 217 | 105 | 112 | 210 | 33.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 217 | 105 | 112 | 210 | 33.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 214 | 103 | 111 | 210 | 34.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 211 | 100 | 111 | 210 | 26.40 |
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