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The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Bloom Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL9 6BP, Oldham
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
719
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
60%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 91% of parents recommending the school. While specific academic performance data is limited, the positive feedback indicates a supportive and effective learning environment for students aged 11-16.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Parent View (88 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
Good range of subjects
97%
School has high expectations
97%
Behaviour is good
94%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
92%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School keeps me informed
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
School supports development
86%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani33.1%
White British25.9%
Asian Bangladeshi13.9%
Black African10.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Other1.8%
Asian Indian1.7%
Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
White Other1.1%
Black Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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53.54172, -2.12172 · OL9 6BP
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2025.
Is The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy a good school?
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy?
Based on 88 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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