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North Chadderton School
Chadderton Hall Road, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 0BN, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.8 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,569
Capacity
1,656
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 62% nationally. While 59% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate at 65%, suggesting there may be areas for improvement in community engagement. Additionally, 60% of students progress to university, with a smaller percentage gaining entry to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 5 November 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. | 43.8 | Bottom 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%. | 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%. | 32% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 36% 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 36% 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%. | 60% | 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%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 89 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (100 responses)
★★★★★3.0
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
Good range of subjects
83%
My child feels safe
71%
My child is happy
68%
My child makes good progress
65%
I'd recommend this school
65%
Progress is communicated
63%
School has high expectations
62%
Behaviour is good
54%
School supports development
49%
School keeps me informed
43%
School responds to concerns
43%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.7%
Asian Bangladeshi16.7%
Asian Pakistani3.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Other1.3%
White Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.55540, -2.15171 · OL9 0BN
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN141248
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is North Chadderton School rated by Ofsted?
North Chadderton School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is North Chadderton School a good school?
North Chadderton School scores 19.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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 North Chadderton School?
Based on 100 Ofsted Parent View responses, North Chadderton School receives a satisfaction score of 59% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at North Chadderton School in GCSEs?
North Chadderton School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.8. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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