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Northmoor Academy
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- Oldham OL9 6AQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics in early years and key stage 1 is excellent; support in key stage 2 needs improvement
Success of the Curriculum: Carefully designed curriculum meets the needs of a rapidly expanding pupil population
Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritized; staff trained to help pupils become confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum motivates pupils; broadly effective across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Most-able pupils need more challenges in subjects other than reading and writing
Areas Needing Improvement: Important concepts in some subjects not clearly identified.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in a wide range of subjects from their starting points
Support for Falling Behind: Strong support for pupils with little experience of English language and education system
Behaviour and Attitudes: Immensely proud of their school; feel safe and know how to keep safe
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current achievement better than past data suggests, with good support for late joiners.
Support for Falling Behind: Tailored support helps new arrivals and EAL students master English.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary conduct; high expectations met consistently.
Support for SEND Pupils: Good support planned and organized effectively, promoting good progress
Support for SEND Pupils: Appropriate reading support for SEND; vocabulary development needs boosting.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Excellent understanding of different types of bullying and confidence in swift teacher response
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High-quality guidance promotes safety and well-being; supported by external agencies
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Inclusive culture; respectful treatment of differences.
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly support the school, praising its impact as outstanding
Parental Involvement: Well-informed through various communications; inclusive breakfast club exemplifies parental involvement
Parent Feedback: Parents’ views considered through Ofsted Parent View feedback.
Parental Involvement: Active communication with parents for feedback and engagement.
Extracurricular Activities: Opportunities for a range of sporting activities and promotion of healthier lifestyles
Outdoor Facilities: Well-resourced, vibrant outdoor environment in early years, though sometimes underused
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils engage in choirs, festivals, and author visits.
Teacher Engagement: Committed and effective staff with good subject knowledge, inspiring learning
Impact on Student Progress: Consistently good teaching quality leading to good pupil progress
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Subject leaders regularly check pupils’ books and observe teaching
Teacher Engagement: Support and professional development for staff at all levels.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective support improving achievement; positive teaching impact.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasional lack of challenge for most-able pupils; feedback policy inconsistently followed
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About Us
Northmoor Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 374 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.9 | 23.6 | 22.8 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 103 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 103 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% | 54.41% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 4.29% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | Above Average |
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Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% 32 | 61.11% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.75% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 1 | 103 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 29% 33 | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.97% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 97 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | 56.12% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.49% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 7.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.9 | Well Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Northmoor Academy
Local authority ratio 24 : 1