What did School Atlas judge Greenacres Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Greenacres Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Greenacres Primary Academy?

Greenacres Primary Academy has 254 pupils on roll.

What ages does Greenacres Primary Academy take?

Greenacres Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Greenacres Primary Academy located?

Greenacres Primary Academy is located in Oldham, OL4 2AX, Oldham.

How do I apply to Greenacres Primary Academy?

Greenacres Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How far from Greenacres Primary Academy were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Greenacres Primary Academy for 2024-25 (Reception) was 0.2 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Greenacres Primary Academy?

When Greenacres Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in public care — Children in public care (looked after children) and all previously looked after children, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be as a result of being adopted; 2. Those children who are considered to have exceptional medical or social reasons as to why they should attend Greenacres — Those children who are considered to have exceptional medical or social reasons as to why they should attend Greenacres Primary Academy. Parents will be required to submit evidence to support their application under this criterion (see note below); 3. Those children who already have a brother or sister at the academy and who will still be attending when their brother/si — Those children who already have a brother or sister at the academy and who will still be attending when their brother/sister starts in reception (sibling rule) NB: (brother or sister means; a child with at least one natural or legally adopted parent being the same person). Original documents may be requested by the Admissions Manager, and 1 further criteria.

What is the largest ethnic background at Greenacres Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 74.4% of pupils at Greenacres Primary Academy are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Greenacres Primary Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How far did offers reach?

0.2miles

was the furthest place offered for 2024-25 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Greenacres Primary Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Greenacres Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in public care — Children in public care (looked after children) and all previously looked after children, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be as a result of being adopted
2Those children who are considered to have exceptional medical or social reasons as to why they should attend Greenacres — Those children who are considered to have exceptional medical or social reasons as to why they should attend Greenacres Primary Academy. Parents will be required to submit evidence to support their application under this criterion (see note below).
3Those children who already have a brother or sister at the academy and who will still be attending when their brother/si — Those children who already have a brother or sister at the academy and who will still be attending when their brother/sister starts in reception (sibling rule) NB: (brother or sister means; a child with at least one natural or legally adopted parent being the same person). Original documents may be requested by the Admissions Manager
4Geographical proximity to the academy — Geographical proximity to the academy, those families living nearest to the academy having higher priority 1 | Pa g e Exceptional medical or social reason For the purposes of criterion 2, if parents are claiming that there are exceptional medical or social reasons why their child should be prioritised above other applicants, they must give reasons for this claim which must be supported by evidence from a registered professional, such as a doctor or social worker. The evidence must demonstrate the reason(s) why Greenacres Primary Academy is the most suitable school, why an alternative school would not meet the child’s needs and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school.

"To view our policy for 2027-2028, click here.", published by the school on its own website (https://www.greenacres.oldham.sch.uk/docs/Greenacres_Primary_Admission_Policy_2027-2028.pdf).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Greenacres Primary Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Greenacres Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Greenacres Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Greenacres Primary Academy?: Greenacres Primary Academy has 254 pupils on roll.
What ages does Greenacres Primary Academy take?: Greenacres Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Greenacres Primary Academy located?: Greenacres Primary Academy is located in Oldham, OL4 2AX, Oldham.
How do I apply to Greenacres Primary Academy?: Greenacres Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Greenacres Primary Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Greenacres Primary Academy for 2024-25 (Reception) was 0.2 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Greenacres Primary Academy?: When Greenacres Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in public care — Children in public care (looked after children) and all previously looked after children, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be as a result of being adopted; 2. Those children who are considered to have exceptional medical or social reasons as to why they should attend Greenacres — Those children who are considered to have exceptional medical or social reasons as to why they should attend Greenacres Primary Academy. Parents will be required to submit evidence to support their application under this criterion (see note below); 3. Those children who already have a brother or sister at the academy and who will still be attending when their brother/si — Those children who already have a brother or sister at the academy and who will still be attending when their brother/sister starts in reception (sibling rule) NB: (brother or sister means; a child with at least one natural or legally adopted parent being the same person). Original documents may be requested by the Admissions Manager, and 1 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Greenacres Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 74.4% of pupils at Greenacres Primary Academy are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

0.2miles

was the furthest place offered for 2024-25 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Greenacres Primary Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Greenacres Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in public care — Children in public care (looked after children) and all previously looked after children, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be as a result of being adopted
2Those children who are considered to have exceptional medical or social reasons as to why they should attend Greenacres — Those children who are considered to have exceptional medical or social reasons as to why they should attend Greenacres Primary Academy. Parents will be required to submit evidence to support their application under this criterion (see note below).
3Those children who already have a brother or sister at the academy and who will still be attending when their brother/si — Those children who already have a brother or sister at the academy and who will still be attending when their brother/sister starts in reception (sibling rule) NB: (brother or sister means; a child with at least one natural or legally adopted parent being the same person). Original documents may be requested by the Admissions Manager
4Geographical proximity to the academy — Geographical proximity to the academy, those families living nearest to the academy having higher priority 1 | Pa g e Exceptional medical or social reason For the purposes of criterion 2, if parents are claiming that there are exceptional medical or social reasons why their child should be prioritised above other applicants, they must give reasons for this claim which must be supported by evidence from a registered professional, such as a doctor or social worker. The evidence must demonstrate the reason(s) why Greenacres Primary Academy is the most suitable school, why an alternative school would not meet the child’s needs and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school.

"To view our policy for 2027-2028, click here.", published by the school on its own website (https://www.greenacres.oldham.sch.uk/docs/Greenacres_Primary_Admission_Policy_2027-2028.pdf).

Greenacres Primary Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Greenacres Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Greenacres Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Greenacres Primary Academy?: Greenacres Primary Academy has 254 pupils on roll.
What ages does Greenacres Primary Academy take?: Greenacres Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Greenacres Primary Academy located?: Greenacres Primary Academy is located in Oldham, OL4 2AX, Oldham.
How do I apply to Greenacres Primary Academy?: Greenacres Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Greenacres Primary Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Greenacres Primary Academy for 2024-25 (Reception) was 0.2 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Greenacres Primary Academy?: When Greenacres Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in public care — Children in public care (looked after children) and all previously looked after children, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be as a result of being adopted; 2. Those children who are considered to have exceptional medical or social reasons as to why they should attend Greenacres — Those children who are considered to have exceptional medical or social reasons as to why they should attend Greenacres Primary Academy. Parents will be required to submit evidence to support their application under this criterion (see note below); 3. Those children who already have a brother or sister at the academy and who will still be attending when their brother/si — Those children who already have a brother or sister at the academy and who will still be attending when their brother/sister starts in reception (sibling rule) NB: (brother or sister means; a child with at least one natural or legally adopted parent being the same person). Original documents may be requested by the Admissions Manager, and 1 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Greenacres Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 74.4% of pupils at Greenacres Primary Academy are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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