Freehold Community Academy — Primary School in Oldham

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Freehold Community Academy

Oldham, OL9 7RG

459 Pupils

420 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

35.50% FSM %

236 Boys

223 Girls

About Freehold Community Academy

Freehold Community Academy is a Primary Academies serving Oldham and the surrounding area in Oldham with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 459 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Nicola Maher.

Information on Freehold Community Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Oldham
Region	North West
Administrative District	Oldham
Parliamentary Constituency	Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
Ward	Werneth
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
Opened	01-11-2015
UKPRN	10054649
URN	142425
Data Last Updated	04-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Keith Lowe	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2017	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Aisha Mahmood	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/01/2019	31/12/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Nicola Maher	Local Governor	01/09/2021	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Lauren Norris	Local Governor	01/09/2016	21/03/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Saira Rafiq	Local Governor	25/05/2022	25/05/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Mustafizur Rahman	Local Governor	09/07/2024	08/07/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Emma Wyatt	Local Governor	28/01/2025	27/01/2029	Elected by school staff