Best Secondary Schools in Oldham 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 14 schools across Oldham. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

59.9%

Avg KS2 SATs

33.1

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	The Blue Coat CofE School Secondary	Outstanding	75	View school
🥈	North Chadderton School Secondary	Good	55	View school
🥉	E-ACT the Oldham Academy North Secondary	Good	54	View school
4.	The Crompton House Church of England Academy Secondary	Good	52	View school
5.	The Hathershaw College Secondary	Good	49	View school
6.	Oasis Academy Leesbrook Secondary	Good	47	View school
7.	Co-op Academy Failsworth Secondary	Requires Improvement	42	View school
8.	Waterhead Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	31	View school
9.	Oasis Academy Oldham Secondary	Inadequate	31	View school
10.	E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy Secondary	Inadequate	28	View school
11.	The Radclyffe School Secondary	Good	23	View school
12.	The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Secondary	—	21	View school
13.	Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	15	View school
14.	Saddleworth School Secondary	Requires Improvement	15	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Oldham?

There are 14 secondary schools in Oldham, of which 1 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Oldham?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Oldham is The Blue Coat CofE School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Oldham?

Primary and secondary school applications in Oldham are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Oldham council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Oldham?

7% of secondary schools in Oldham are rated Outstanding and 43% are rated Good. 71.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.