Coppice Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Coppice Primary Academy
Address: Burlington Avenue, Coppice
Town/City: Oldham
County: Greater Manchester
Postcode: OL8 1AP
Telephone Number: 0161 770 3543
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Focus Academy Trust (uk) Ltd
Sponsor: Focus Academy Trust (uk) Ltd

Staff and pupils

Head of Academy: Mr Andrew Hulmes
Capacity: 490
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 525 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 107% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.7%

Location and administration

URN: 139704
DfE Number: 353/2009
UKPRN: 10041723
UPRN: 422000099529
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Oldham (E08000004)
Constituency: Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton (E14001416)
Electoral Ward: Medlock Vale (E05014655)

Easting & Northing: 392120E, 403796N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 31' 53.03" N 2° 7' 12.76" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGVJH+HW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Ken Edwards - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2029.
  • Mrs Lynn Edwards - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 July 2027.
  • Mrs Joelle Hardman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Andrew Hulmes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Kiran Iqbal - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 November 2027.
  • Mr Kenneth Lees - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mr William Russell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Stephen Schofield - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 July 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2029.
  • Mrs Maureen Swift - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr John Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2013 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Sadia Umer - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 July 2029.