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E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy
Blackshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.2 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
997
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.7, the academy performs in the top 85% of schools nationally, which may be appealing for parents seeking strong academic outcomes. However, the Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" indicates that there are areas needing development. Despite this, parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, suggesting a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 38.7 | Bottom 15% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (236 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child makes good progress
94%
My child is happy
93%
My child feels safe
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Behaviour is good
90%
Good range of subjects
89%
School keeps me informed
88%
School supports development
88%
Progress is communicated
87%
School responds to concerns
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.5%
Asian Bangladeshi4.8%
Asian Pakistani4.7%
Black African3.9%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.56808, -2.10321 · OL2 6NT
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN146316
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteroytoncrompton.e-act.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy rated by Ofsted?
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2022.
Is E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy a good school?
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy scores 20.2/100 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 E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy?
Based on 236 Ofsted Parent View responses, E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy in GCSEs?
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.7. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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