Greenacres Primary Academy
URN: 145537 • Oldham OL4 2AX
Overview
- Name
- Greenacres Primary Academy
- URN
- 145537
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katie Thornton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01617705350
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dunkerley Street, Oldham OL4 2AX
Summary
Greenacres Primary Academy, located in Oldham, is a mixed academy with a current enrollment of 259 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school emphasizes a strong ethos of 'Respect, Responsibility and Really Good Manners,' fostering a vibrant and supportive learning environment. The principal, Mrs. Katie Thornton, highlights the importance of creating a safe space where students can thrive, feel valued, and develop a love for learning.
The curriculum at Greenacres is designed to be engaging and well-structured, promoting both academic success and good behaviour through initiatives like the Character Curriculum and '15 Fantastics.' The school is committed to meeting the diverse needs of its pupils, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed and enjoy their educational journey.
Greenacres Primary Academy values the partnership between home and school, encouraging parents to actively participate in their children's education. The school aims to build strong connections with families and the wider community to enhance student outcomes and support their social and emotional well-being.
The curriculum at Greenacres is designed to be engaging and well-structured, promoting both academic success and good behaviour through initiatives like the Character Curriculum and '15 Fantastics.' The school is committed to meeting the diverse needs of its pupils, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed and enjoy their educational journey.
Greenacres Primary Academy values the partnership between home and school, encouraging parents to actively participate in their children's education. The school aims to build strong connections with families and the wider community to enhance student outcomes and support their social and emotional well-being.
Useful links
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Website design (other)
- Visit Site (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
- SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 259
- Boys
- 128
- Girls
- 131
- FSM %
- 26.50
- Open date
- 2018-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 259 | 128 | 131 | 210 | 26.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 254 | 117 | 137 | 210 | 27.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 252 | 117 | 135 | 210 | 29.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 252 | 117 | 135 | 210 | 29.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 246 | 126 | 120 | 210 | 25.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 251 | 122 | 129 | 210 | 17.60 |
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