Westwood Academy Catchment Area
Westwood Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 239 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
239
Pupils
240
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Westwood Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Westwood Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Oldham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Oldham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Oldham catchment area documents →Westwood Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Middleton Road, Oldham, Oldham, OL9 6BH
- Local authority
- Oldham
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 46.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141401
Other Primary Schools in Oldham
If Westwood Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.
Beever Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL1 3QU
Limehurst Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL8 3JQ
Mills Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL9 0NH
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · OL9 8EB
Rushcroft Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL2 7YL
Diggle School Catchment Area
Foundation school · OL3 5PU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Westwood Academy
Is Westwood Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Westwood Academy is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Westwood Academy? ▾
Admission to Westwood Academy is managed by Oldham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Westwood Academy cover? ▾
Westwood Academy is a primary school in Oldham, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Westwood Academy? ▾
Westwood Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.