#2138 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#15085 of 15,697 nationally
About Alt Academy
Alt Academy is a academy primary located in Oldham, in the Oldham local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 343 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 11.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 2138th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (23th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 343; capacity filled 102.4%.
There are 102 schools in Oldham; Alt Academy ranks 85th of 91 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)40%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)2%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)56.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Alt Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 343
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 56.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 102.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 40%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 2%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Alt Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Hugh's CofE Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
211 students · 362 m away
Roundthorn Primary Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
245 students · 835 m away
Oasis Academy Leesbrook
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,349 students · 848 m away
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students · 1.1 km away
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
Greater Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
365 students · 1.3 km away
Alexandra Park Junior School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
342 students · 1.3 km away
Medlock Valley Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
337 students · 1.3 km away
St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
225 students · 1.4 km away
Sapience Girls Academy
Oldham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
51 students · 1.4 km away
St Agnes CofE Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
107 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Park View Community Primary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
343 students
St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
343 students
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
342 students
Alexandra Park Junior School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
342 students
Four Oaks Community Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
345 students
Hawes Side Academy
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
340 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Alt Academy a good school?
Alt Academy has a Success Index (England) of 11.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #2138 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Alt Academy rank in North West?
Alt Academy ranks #2138 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #15085 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Alt Academy?
Alt Academy had 343 students in 2025.
Is Alt Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Alt Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Alt Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Alt Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.