2026 Best Secondary Schools in Oldham 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 7.5/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). The Blue Coat CofE School leads among state secondary schools with strong results, while Hulme Grammar School and The Crompton House Church of England Academy are top-ranked independent options. With 20 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.