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.

Oldham has 14 secondary schools, of which 1 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 8 rated Good — 64% of secondary schools in Oldham are rated Good or Outstanding overall. The Blue Coat CofE School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Oldham follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

14
Total schools
1
Outstanding
7%
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 84 View school
🥈 The Radclyffe School
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
🥉 E-ACT the Oldham Academy North
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
4. The Crompton House Church of England Academy
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
5. Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 60 View school
6. Saddleworth School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 60 View school
7. Co-op Academy Failsworth
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
8. Oasis Academy Oldham
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
9. Oasis Academy Leesbrook
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
10. The Hathershaw College
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
11. The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Secondary
 — 50 View school
12. North Chadderton School
Secondary
 Good 42 View school
13. E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy
Secondary
 Inadequate 36 View school
14. Waterhead Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 30 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 57% 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.