Freehold Community Academy
URN: 142425 • Oldham OL9 7RG
Overview
- Name
- Freehold Community Academy
- URN
- 142425
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Maher (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01617706450
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sidmouth Street, Oldham OL9 7RG
Summary
Freehold Community Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Oldham, with a current enrolment of 459 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The academy is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment, prioritising the welfare of its students through robust safeguarding measures. All staff and volunteers are expected to uphold these standards, ensuring a secure atmosphere conducive to learning.
The curriculum at Freehold Community Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, fostering both academic and personal development. The school aims to create an inclusive environment where all children can thrive, with a particular focus on supporting those from disadvantaged backgrounds, as evidenced by a free school meal percentage of 35.5%.
Community engagement is integral to the academy's ethos, promoting strong relationships with families and local organisations. Freehold Community Academy strives to be a cornerstone of the Oldham community, encouraging parental involvement and collaboration to enhance the educational experience for all students. For more information on safeguarding policies, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at Freehold Community Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, fostering both academic and personal development. The school aims to create an inclusive environment where all children can thrive, with a particular focus on supporting those from disadvantaged backgrounds, as evidenced by a free school meal percentage of 35.5%.
Community engagement is integral to the academy's ethos, promoting strong relationships with families and local organisations. Freehold Community Academy strives to be a cornerstone of the Oldham community, encouraging parental involvement and collaboration to enhance the educational experience for all students. For more information on safeguarding policies, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Focus Trust (other)
- https://www.freeholdprimaryacademy.co.uk/Parents/Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding/ (other)
- Google Chrome (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- School website design (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
- FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 459
- Boys
- 236
- Girls
- 223
- FSM %
- 35.50
- Open date
- 2015-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 459 | 236 | 223 | 420 | 35.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 453 | 225 | 228 | 420 | 30.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 486 | 243 | 243 | 420 | 32.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 486 | 243 | 243 | 420 | 32.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 474 | 236 | 238 | 420 | 29.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 472 | 239 | 233 | 420 | 21.70 |
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