The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.3 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
39.3
4.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
15.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
36%
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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 211 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 111 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,051
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 47.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- THE PINNACLE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Rob Logan (Acting Principal) (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bellfield Avenue, Hathershaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 3EP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Hathershaw College of Technology & Sport
Secondary · Very close
Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 361m away
Medlock Valley Primary School
Primary · 744m away
Marland Fold Community Special School
Special school · 842m away
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 849m away
St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 849m away
Park Dean Community Special School
Special school · 998m away
Oasis Academy Oldham
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Hathershaw College a selective school?
No. The Hathershaw College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Hathershaw College's Ofsted rating?
The Hathershaw College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Hathershaw College?
The Hathershaw College currently has 1,051 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Hathershaw College take?
The Hathershaw College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Hathershaw College?
The Hathershaw College is in Oldham, OL8 3EP, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Hathershaw College have a sixth form?
No, The Hathershaw College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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