E-ACT the Oldham Academy North, Oldham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school creates a happy, safe environment where pupils feel valued and proud to belong. Teachers use excellent subject knowledge to teach exceptionally well, with pupils making strong gains in their learning across all subjects. The school goes beyond academics to enrich pupils' lives through university visits, drama productions, clubs and activities, while ensuring almost all pupils progress to education, training or employment.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious and well-designed curriculum with excellent teaching that checks understanding and addresses misconceptions
- Strong focus on reading with effective support for pupils who need extra help
- Pupils with SEND are identified quickly and receive skilled, tailored support to access the ambitious curriculum
- Exceptional personal development programme covering healthy relationships, citizenship, careers guidance and work experience
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and strong attendance rates achieved through forensic monitoring and support
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Drama productions, sports, African drumming, eco club, Harry Potter club, outdoor education, Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, reading mentoring
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North is a secondary school that is unrelenting in its pursuit of excellence for all pupils, with evidence suggesting significant improvement across all areas since the previous inspection. Pupils achieve highly, including in public examinations, and benefit from a wealth of enrichment opportunities.
At a Glance
49.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
135 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
43
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
1,258 pupils
1,380 capacity
122 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Oldham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Oldham
Admissions Demand - Oldham
Places available
4,034
Applications
3,251
Got 1st preference
76.0%
Got preferred school
93.9%
Secondary admissions across Oldham (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.27389%
Overall absence
15.41325%
Persistent absence
1,343
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Supreme Start Ltd
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
St. Paul's CofE Primary School
Thorp Primary School
Royton Hall Primary School
Burnley Brow Community School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
The Chadderton Preparatory School
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
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