The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2025
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 14–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Head
- Mr Simon Jordan (Principal & Chief Executive)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2025 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Inspection
February 2004 | Inspection
Location
Rochdale Road, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 6AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDarul Hadis Latifiah Northwest
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St Thomas CofE Primary School
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Greenhill Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Werneth Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Coppice Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Freehold Community Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Broadfield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hulme Grammar School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Oldham College's Ofsted rating?
The Oldham College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does The Oldham College take?
The Oldham College caters for pupils aged 14 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is The Oldham College?
The Oldham College is in Oldham, OL9 6AA, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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