SchoolScoresWillowpark Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES
Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4LJ
0161 359 5699 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 June 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 May 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
58 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Oldham comparisons use the 44 of its 79 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 35 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 10th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 7th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 29 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 16th highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 26% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 49% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 38 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 40 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 75% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 9th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Oldham figures pool parents at the Oldham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
32 pupils in this year group.
59% — about the same as the Oldham average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 4% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 66% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Oldham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 23 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 44 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 63.8% | 36.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 42nd highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 27th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 45th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 36.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 64th lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 70th lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 11% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 21.5% | 15.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 75th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 28% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.6 | 24.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 67th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 37% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.0 | 12.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 22nd highest of 71 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 80% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 23.3% | 17.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Theresa's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mayfield Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodlands Primary Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Littlemoor Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beever Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenacres Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Cross Ceva Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hodge Clough Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blackshaw Lane Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Willowpark Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Willowpark Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 June 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Willowpark Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Willowpark Primary Academy?
95% of the 58 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Willowpark Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Willowpark Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put Willowpark Primary Academy as their first choice for 23 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 23 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144507.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.