The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.2
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
1.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
53%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 241 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 108 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,284
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 47.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Head
- Mr James Wilson (Headteacher (Acting))
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Broadway, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5BF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale
Independent · 1.2km away
Burnley Brow Community School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Chadderton Preparatory School
Independent · 1.4km away
Path 4
Independent · 1.5km away
Ellen House Secondary
Independent · 1.5km away
Bare Trees Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
SEE (Oldham)
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is E-ACT the Oldham Academy North a selective school?
No. E-ACT the Oldham Academy North is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is E-ACT the Oldham Academy North's Ofsted rating?
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend E-ACT the Oldham Academy North?
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North currently has 1,284 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does E-ACT the Oldham Academy North take?
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is E-ACT the Oldham Academy North?
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North is in Oldham, OL2 5BF, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does E-ACT the Oldham Academy North have a sixth form?
No, E-ACT the Oldham Academy North does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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