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The Crompton House Church of England Academy
Rochdale Road, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7HS, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.1 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,859
Capacity
1,415
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
131%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in GCSEs, this school boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.8, placing it in the top 44% nationally. It offers a solid foundation for students, with 65% achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and a commendable 66% progressing to university. However, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students attaining higher grades, as only 43% reach grade 5 or above in these key subjects.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2015Older 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. | 46.8 | Top 44% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 64% | Top 19% 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%. | 41% | Top 19% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 66% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 134 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.6%
Asian Pakistani5.7%
Black African3.9%
Asian Bangladeshi2.2%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.58151, -2.10781 · OL2 7HS
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN137294
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cromptonhouse.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Crompton House Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Crompton House Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2015.
Is The Crompton House Church of England Academy a good school?
The Crompton House Church of England Academy scores 50.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% 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 Crompton House Church of England Academy in GCSEs?
The Crompton House Church of England Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.8. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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