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E-ACT the Oldham Academy North
Broadway, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5BF, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.7 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,284
Capacity
1,380
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 87%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16. The school boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.2, placing it in the top 38% nationally, and 69% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. While the EBacc entry rate is 53%, which may indicate a focus on a broad curriculum, there is room for improvement in higher grade outcomes, with only 44% achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 48.2 | Top 38% 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%. | 69% | Top 43% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 50% 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%. | 53% | Top 23% 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%. | 38% | Top 23% UK |
Parent View (135 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child makes good progress
91%
School has high expectations
90%
My child feels safe
90%
My child is happy
90%
Behaviour is good
89%
Progress is communicated
88%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School supports development
80%
School keeps me informed
79%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi42.0%
Asian Pakistani19.9%
Mixed Other9.7%
White British9.0%
Black African3.7%
Other3.2%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
White Other1.9%
Black Other1.3%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.56031, -2.12528 · OL2 5BF
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN136115
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is E-ACT the Oldham Academy North rated by Ofsted?
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2016.
Is E-ACT the Oldham Academy North a good school?
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North scores 64.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about E-ACT the Oldham Academy North?
Based on 135 Ofsted Parent View responses, E-ACT the Oldham Academy North receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at E-ACT the Oldham Academy North in GCSEs?
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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