The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
0.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
64%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.14
Band 2Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 234 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 18 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 102 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,859
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- CROMPTON HOUSE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Karl Newell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rochdale Road, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton
Primary · 332m away
Crompton Primary School
Primary · 660m away
Beal Vale Primary School
Primary · 729m away
Rushcroft Primary School
Primary · 893m away
Farrowdale House School
Independent · 908m away
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School
Primary · 911m away
Fir Bank Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Thornham St. James CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Crompton House Church of England Academy a selective school?
No. The Crompton House Church of England Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Crompton House Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Crompton House Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Crompton House Church of England Academy?
The Crompton House Church of England Academy currently has 1,859 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Crompton House Church of England Academy take?
The Crompton House Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Crompton House Church of England Academy?
The Crompton House Church of England Academy is in Oldham, OL2 7HS, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Crompton House Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Crompton House Church of England Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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