Compare Bare Trees Primary School and Higher Failsworth Primary School and Westwood Academy

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Bare Trees Primary School (Primary) in Oldham; Higher Failsworth Primary School (Primary) in Oldham; Westwood Academy (Primary) in Oldham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bare Trees Primary School, Higher Failsworth Primary School and Westwood Academy. They are primary phase and community school and academy sponsor led type located around Oldham, Greater Manchester. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Westwood Academy), published Jun 2024. The lowest is 2 (Bare Trees Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Higher Failsworth Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 450, combined total ≈ 1,350, typical FSM 35–40%, range 30–35%–45–50%; all within the THE HARMONY TRUST LTD trust.

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Attribute	Bare Trees Primary School OL9 0DX	Higher Failsworth Primary School M35 9EA	Westwood Academy OL9 6BH
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Oldham Greater Manchester OL9 0DX	Oldham Greater Manchester M35 9EA	Oldham Greater Manchester OL9 6BH
Latest Ofsted	2 15 Sep 2024	2 24 Sep 2024	1 20 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	700	474	240
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Oldham (353)	Oldham (353)	THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
Website	www.baretreesprimary.com	www.higher-failsworth.oldham.sch.uk	www.westwood.theharmonytrust.org
Telephone	01615034260	01616812645	01616274257
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Bare Trees Primary School

OL9 0DX

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Oldham
Greater Manchester
OL9 0DX
Ofsted: 2 15 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Oldham (353)
Website: www.baretreesprimary.com
Telephone: 01615034260

Higher Failsworth Primary School

M35 9EA

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Oldham
Greater Manchester
M35 9EA
Ofsted: 2 24 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Oldham (353)
Website: www.higher-failsworth.oldham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01616812645

Westwood Academy

OL9 6BH

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Oldham
Greater Manchester
OL9 6BH
Ofsted: 1 20 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
Website: www.westwood.theharmonytrust.org
Telephone: 01616274257

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.