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Oasis Academy Oldham
Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 4JZ, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.9 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,411
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.8, this school demonstrates solid performance, placing it in the top 66% nationally. While 59% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage for grade 5 or above is lower at 33%, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students, though parents may want to consider the relatively low EBacc entry rate of 29%.
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Last inspected: 12 June 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.8 | Bottom 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 59% | Bottom 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 33% | Bottom 23% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 29% | Bottom 37% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 16% | Bottom 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British29.2%
Asian Pakistani23.8%
Asian Bangladeshi9.9%
Black African9.8%
Asian Other6.7%
White Other5.5%
Black Other3.5%
Gypsy/Roma2.6%
Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.52352, -2.12939 · OL8 4JZ
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN136027
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.oasisacademyoldham.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Oasis Academy Oldham rated by Ofsted?
Oasis Academy Oldham was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 June 2024.
Is Oasis Academy Oldham a good school?
Oasis Academy Oldham scores 35.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Oasis Academy Oldham in GCSEs?
Oasis Academy Oldham achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.8. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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