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The Hathershaw College
Bellfield Avenue, Hathershaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 3EP, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.4 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,051
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 82% nationally. Approximately 47% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in both English and Maths, indicating a decent level of proficiency. However, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it may face challenges compared to other institutions in the area, and only 27% of students attain a grade 5 or higher in these core subjects.
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Last inspected: 20 April 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. | 39.3 | Bottom 18% 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%. | 47% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 49% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani52.0%
White British21.8%
Asian Bangladeshi8.4%
Black African3.1%
Other2.6%
Gypsy/Roma2.4%
Asian Other2.3%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.52247, -2.11188 · OL8 3EP
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN137039
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hathershaw.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Hathershaw College rated by Ofsted?
The Hathershaw College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 April 2016.
Is The Hathershaw College a good school?
The Hathershaw College scores 22.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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 The Hathershaw College in GCSEs?
The Hathershaw College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.3. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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