2026 Best Secondary Schools in Oldham Area

Schools in the Oldham built-up area. Oldham secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 45, below the England average of 39, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.4/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). The Blue Coat CofE School leads among state secondary schools with strong results, while Westwood High and The Blue Coat CofE School are top-ranked independent options. With 12 schools serving Oldham, families across Chadderton, Royton, Shaw, and Failsworth have access to a mix of comprehensive and independent schools. Filter by FMS Inspection Score or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.