The Radclyffe School, Oldham

In its own words: "Our mission is to be a caring, safe and supportive learning community that positively transforms the lives of our students."

From the headteacher's welcome: "The highly skilled, experienced and inspirational staff of the school lead our students through a five-year, personalised learning journey in the superb facilities of our flagship school. Our students not only achieve excellent examination results but also develop the broader skills, attributes and habits that will fully equip them for the next steps of their education."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, dance, drama, orchestra, STEM, cooking, photography, debating and journalism.

In 2026, pupils at The Radclyffe School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 42.2, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 44.4 in Oldham and 47 across England.

37% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 40% in Oldham and 47% in England.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 39.7, against 44.4 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 4.7 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 25 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, Art and Design and History.

For September 2026 entry, 197 families put The Radclyffe School as their first choice and 557 named it as one of their preferences, for 292 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state secondary schools to The Radclyffe School are Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy (0.5 miles, Attainment 8 46.8); North Chadderton School (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, Attainment 8 44.4); Dixons Middleton Academy (1.1 miles, Good, Attainment 8 41.9); and The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy (1.3 miles).

The Radclyffe School's 2026 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

The Radclyffe School is one of 10 schools run by Cranmer Education Trust, an academy trust.

Of the 293 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 92% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 33% to a further education college, 1% to an apprenticeship and 1% into work.

42.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 33.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (71%) and White British (16%).

In 2026, 173 pupils (12.1%) received SEN support and 29 (2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Radclyffe School (outside), 70 metres away.

The primary schools closest to The Radclyffe School are St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.3 miles); St Luke's CofE Primary School (0.4 miles); Mills Hill Primary School (0.5 miles); and Christ Church CofE Primary School (0.6 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.