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Schools in Oldham

  • 108State-funded schools
  • 87Primary
  • 14Secondary
  • 6Special
  • North WestRegion
Applications per placeCircle size: applications
First choice · secondary 2026
75%
8 pts below England (84%)
3,190 families applied
First choice · primary 2026
92%
close to England (92%)
2,814 families applied
Applications per place · secondary
1.9
0.3 below England median (2.2)
Median school
New Ofsted report cards
13of 108 schools
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How hard is it to get a place here?

DfE · families living in Oldham
Secondary (Year 7) · Sept 2026
75%got their first choice
8 pts below England (84%)

3,190 applicants · 4.6% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 75%; England 84%
  2. 2025 76%; England 84%
  3. 2024 74%; England 83%
  4. 2023 81%; England 83%
  5. 2022 76%; England 83%
  6. 2021 76%; England 81%
  7. 2020 73%; England 82%
  8. 2019 75%; England 81%
  9. 2018 73%; England 82%
  10. 2017 75%; England 83%
  11. 2016 81%; England 84%
  12. 2015 82%; England 84%
  13. 2014 84%; England 85%
  • Oldham
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20263,19075.2%94.5%4.6%
Sep 20253,25176.0%93.3%6.1%
Sep 20243,29274.1%92.5%6.7%
Sep 20233,16480.6%94.6%4.6%
Sep 20223,25675.7%91.2%8.0%
Sep 20213,27375.7%89.9%8.7%
Sep 20203,33373.1%89.3%9.3%
Sep 20193,19374.6%89.1%9.7%
Sep 20183,10773.0%87.5%10.9%
Sep 20172,99274.8%89.8%8.9%
Sep 20162,96380.5%93.8%5.3%
Sep 20152,86382.0%93.8%5.4%
Sep 20142,88383.9%94.2%5.2%
Primary (Reception) · Sept 2026
92%got their first choice
close to England (92%)

2,814 applicants · 1.6% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 92%; England 92%
  2. 2025 94%; England 93%
  3. 2024 96%; England 93%
  4. 2023 94%; England 92%
  5. 2022 95%; England 92%
  6. 2021 94%; England 92%
  7. 2020 92%; England 90%
  8. 2019 93%; England 91%
  9. 2018 91%; England 91%
  10. 2017 91%; England 90%
  11. 2016 94%; England 88%
  12. 2015 90%; England 88%
  13. 2014 91%; England 88%
  • Oldham
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20262,81492.0%98.2%1.6%
Sep 20252,72793.5%97.8%2.1%
Sep 20242,76495.6%98.8%1.1%
Sep 20232,74394.3%98.0%2.0%
Sep 20222,82995.2%98.4%1.5%
Sep 20212,84493.7%98.3%1.6%
Sep 20203,03692.0%97.5%2.5%
Sep 20192,95492.9%97.7%2.3%
Sep 20182,98191.5%96.6%3.1%
Sep 20173,00791.4%96.7%3.2%
Sep 20163,02394.3%98.0%1.8%
Sep 20153,18890.4%96.1%3.7%
Sep 20143,07491.5%96.8%2.9%

What has Ofsted found here?

Ofsted data to 30 September 2026

Report cards 13 schools of 108 · since November 2025

  • Inclusion
  • Curriculum and teaching
  • Achievement
  • Attendance and behaviour
  • Personal development and wellbeing
  • Early years (11)
  • Leadership and governance

One dot per school.

Overall grade from Ofsted's previous framework 75 schools · graded 2012 to 2024

  • Outstanding7
  • Good58
  • Requires improvement9
  • Inadequate0
  • Grade not in Ofsted's data1

Includes grades confirmed by a later ungraded inspection. Not comparable with report cards.

Graded 2024/25, no overall grade 18 schools

Key judgementOutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequate
Quality of education1134–
Behaviour and attitudes3132–
Personal development513––
Leadership and management2133–

Not yet inspected (new or reorganised schools): 2.

Latest report cards

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Secondary schools in Oldham

14 schools · Year 7 entry 2026

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Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sorted by Attainment 8, highest first.

Sorted by the date of the latest Ofsted inspection, newest first.

Sorted by name.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeAttainment 8FSM
The Blue Coat CofE School Faith Outstanding2022 7.0 applications per place 57.0 17%
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 5.5 applications per place – 42%
North Chadderton School Graded · no overall grade2024 3.0 applications per place 44.4 27%
The Crompton House Church of England Academy Faith Remains Good2024 2.9 applications per place 50.5 18%
Co-op Academy Strinesdale Graded · no overall grade2025 2.4 applications per place 37.9 54%
Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Faith Requires improvement2023 2.0 applications per place 46.8 37%
The Hathershaw College 2026 2.0 applications per place 35.2 54%
The Radclyffe School Good2024 1.9 applications per place 42.2 42%
Saddleworth School Requires improvement2024 1.9 applications per place 49.2 24%
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 1.8 applications per place 38.4 47%
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North Improved significantly2025 1.8 applications per place 45.5 50%
Oasis Academy Oldham Good2024 1.8 applications per place 44.5 56%
Co-op Academy Failsworth Good2024 1.5 applications per place 45.7 44%
Oasis Academy Leesbrook Good2023 1.2 applications per place 40.4 52%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

  • Exceptional
  • Strong standard
  • Expected standard
  • Needs attention
  • Urgent improvement
  • Does not apply

Eight dots, one per area: inclusion, curriculum, achievement, attendance, personal development, early years, post-16, leadership. Colours follow Ofsted's report card scale; Schoolfile is independent of Ofsted.

Primary schools in Oldham

87 schools · Reception entry 2026

Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeSATs standardFSM
East Crompton St George's CofE School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 6.6small intake applications per place 52% 30%
Holy Family RC Primary School Faith 2026 6.3small intake applications per place 63% 50%
Friezland Primary School Some aspects not as strong2025 5.9small intake applications per place 69% 8%
St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Requires improvement2023 5.0small intake applications per place – 49%
Greenfield St Mary's CofE School Faith Good2024 4.7small intake applications per place 67% 4%
Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School Graded · no overall grade2024 4.0 applications per place 79% 34%
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School Faith 2026 3.9small intake applications per place 52% 40%
Westwood Academy Outstanding2024 3.9 applications per place 73% 46%
Roundthorn Primary Academy Good2023 3.9 applications per place 73% 33%
St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School Faith Standards maintained2025 3.9 applications per place 87% 4%
Greenacres Primary Academy 2026 3.8 applications per place 57% 28%
Christ Church CofE Primary School Faith 2026 3.7small intake applications per place 70% 17%
Fir Bank Primary School Remains Good2023 3.7 applications per place 73% 14%
Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 3.6 applications per place – 4%
St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton Faith Remains Good2022 3.3 applications per place 77% 6%
Richmond Academy Remains Good2023 3.2 applications per place 58% 43%
St Chad's Church of England Primary School Faith Standards maintained2025 3.2 applications per place 64% 6%
St Agnes CofE Primary School Faith Standards maintained2025 3.1 applications per place 73% 52%
St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Improved significantly2024 3.1 applications per place – 26%
Buckstones Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 3.0 applications per place 77% 10%
St Hilda's CofE Primary School Faith Good2024 3.0 applications per place 51% 47%
Beal Vale Primary School Good2024 2.8 applications per place 66% 34%
Horton Mill Community Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.8 applications per place 47% 31%
Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School Faith 2025 2.7 applications per place 67% 21%
St John's Church of England Primary School Faith Good2023 2.7 applications per place 50% 37%
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.7 applications per place 39% 28%
Greenhill Academy Standards maintained2025 2.6 applications per place 48% 34%
Werneth Primary School Good2023 2.6 applications per place 60% 39%
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 2.6 applications per place 72% 33%
Crompton Primary School Remains Good · improving2024 2.6 applications per place 79% 22%
St Luke's CofE Primary School Faith Good2023 2.6 applications per place 41% 35%
Delph Primary School Remains Good2023 2.6 applications per place 63% 12%
St. Paul's CofE Primary School Faith Good2019 2.5 applications per place – 29%
Coppice Primary Academy Standards maintained2024 2.4 applications per place 58% 29%
Thorp Primary School Good2023 2.4 applications per place 53% 25%
Rushcroft Primary School Remains Good2022 2.4 applications per place 80% 35%
St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 2.3 applications per place 76% 53%
Royton Hall Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.3 applications per place 63% 27%
Woodlands Primary Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 2.3 applications per place 40% 53%
Hey-with-Zion Primary School Faith Remains Good2022 2.3 applications per place 59% 22%
Thornham St. James CofE Primary School Faith Remains Good · concerns noted2023 2.3 applications per place – 17%
Bare Trees Primary School Good2024 2.2 applications per place 45% 34%
Christ Church CofE Primary School Faith Remains Good2022 2.2 applications per place 90% 27%
St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy Faith Not yet inspected 2.2 applications per place 68% 21%
Higher Failsworth Primary School Good2024 2.2 applications per place 40% 31%
Greenfield Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 2.1 applications per place 65% 12%
Broadfield Primary School 2026 2.1 applications per place 43% 46%
Stanley Road Primary School Good2024 2.1 applications per place 53% 36%
Diggle School Remains Good2023 2.1 applications per place 80% 7%
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School Requires improvement2021 2.1 applications per place 50% 30%
Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Good2022 2.0 applications per place – 48%
Burnley Brow Community School Remains Good2023 2.0 applications per place 68% 35%
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 2.0 applications per place 63% 29%
St Matthew's CofE Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 2.0 applications per place – 16%
St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School Faith Good2024 2.0small intake applications per place 37% 48%
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School Standards maintained2025 2.0 applications per place – 24%
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.0 applications per place 43% 28%
St Thomas CofE Primary School Faith Good2019 1.9 applications per place 62% 46%
Springhead Infant and Nursery School 2026 1.9 applications per place – 17%
Willowpark Primary Academy Remains Good2024 1.9 applications per place 59% 58%
Mills Hill Primary School 2026 1.9 applications per place 65% 18%
Beever Primary School 2026 1.8 applications per place 54% 69%
Mayfield Primary School Requires improvement2024 1.8 applications per place 53% 48%
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Faith Good2023 1.8 applications per place 65% 44%
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Remains Good · improving2023 1.8 applications per place – 17%
South Failsworth Community Primary School Good2024 1.8 applications per place 52% 19%
Northmoor Academy Graded · no overall grade2024 1.7 applications per place 53% 49%
Yew Tree Community School Graded · no overall grade2024 1.7 applications per place 60% 40%
Freehold Community Academy Remains Good · improving2023 1.7 applications per place 55% 35%
Mather Street Primary School 2026 1.7 applications per place 45% 58%
Limehurst Community Primary School Remains Good2024 1.7 applications per place 70% 51%
Oasis Academy Clarksfield Good2023 1.6 applications per place 57% 54%
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School Faith Standards maintained2025 1.5 applications per place 58% 57%
Oasis Academy Limeside Requires improvement2024 1.5 applications per place 36% 71%
Littlemoor Primary School Requires improvement2024 1.5 applications per place 56% 54%
Hodge Clough Primary School Remains Good · concerns noted2024 1.5 applications per place 55% 27%
St Hugh's CofE Primary School Faith 2026 1.4small intake applications per place 50% 58%
Medlock Valley Primary School Good2024 1.4 applications per place 48% 63%
Alt Academy Remains Good2022 1.3 applications per place 40% 57%
Alexandra Park Junior School Requires improvement2021 no data 43% 42%
Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Remains Outstanding2023 no data – –
Knowsley Junior School 2026 no data 64% 32%
Oldham Sixth Form College Not yet inspected no data – 0%
Ss Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Standards maintained2024 no data – –
St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Requires improvement2024 no data – –
St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy Faith Standards maintained2025 no data – –
St Theresa's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Faith Good2024 no data – –

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

Special schools and other provision

7 schools