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  • Hulme Grammar School
  • The Blue Coat CofE School
  • North Chadderton School
  • The Crompton House Church of England Academy
  • Westwood High
  • Saddleworth School
  • E-ACT the Oldham Academy North
  • Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
  • Rochdale Islamic Academy, Oldham
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Oldham Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Oldham. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Oldham

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Independent · All-through
#1OLDHAM
#436England

Hulme Grammar School

Chamber Road, Oldham, OL8 4BX
Oldham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
736 pupils
Mixed
2-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2OLDHAM
#692England

The Blue Coat CofE School

Egerton Street, Oldham, OL1 3SQ
Oldham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,692 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School227 offers / 1605 applications
Subscription: 7.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#9OLDHAM
#2,188England

North Chadderton School

Chadderton Hall Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0BN
Oldham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,578 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School262 offers / 637 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4OLDHAM
#1,235England

The Crompton House Church of England Academy

Rochdale Road, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7HS
Oldham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,884 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School300 offers / 833 applications
Subscription: 2.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#3OLDHAM
#957England

Westwood High

Kelsall Street, Oldham, OL9 6HR
Oldham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
353 pupils
Girls
2-18+ years
Islam
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
State · Secondary
#5OLDHAM
#1,313England

Saddleworth School

Huddersfield Road, Diggle, Oldham, OL3 5NU
Oldham council
GCSE
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School294 offers / 532 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#6OLDHAM
#1,576England

E-ACT the Oldham Academy North

Broadway, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5BF
Oldham council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,330 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School252 offers / 362 applications
Subscription: 1.4xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#7OLDHAM
#1,810England

Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

Broadway, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9QY
Oldham council
GCSE
Mixed
11-16 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School288 offers / 560 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
Independent · Secondary
#8OLDHAM
#1,905England

Rochdale Islamic Academy, Oldham

Greenbank Rd, Rochdale, Oldham, OL12 0HZ
Rochdale council
GCSE
147 pupils
Girls
11-16 years
None
No special features
Details

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Neighbourhoods in Oldham

Chadderton is a popular residential pocket within the Oldham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oldham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9North Chadderton SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#3Westwood HighIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsGirlsIslamInformation not available
#7Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicInformation not available
#12The Radclyffe SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
North Chadderton School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Westwood High#3
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Islam
Ofsted: Information not available
Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Information not available
The Radclyffe School#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Derker is a popular residential pocket within the Oldham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oldham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Hulme Grammar SchoolIndependentAll-through2-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#17Darul Hadis Latifiah NorthwestIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsBoysNoneInformation not available
N/AEllen House SecondaryIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsBoysNoneInformation not available
N/AThe Brian Clarke Church of England AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNo Ofsted graded rating yet
Hulme Grammar School#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest#17
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Ellen House SecondaryN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
The Brian Clarke Church of England AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: No Ofsted graded rating yet

Diggle is a popular residential pocket within the Oldham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oldham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Saddleworth SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Saddleworth School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Glodwick is a popular residential pocket within the Oldham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oldham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13Sapience Girls AcademyIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsNoneInformation not available
Sapience Girls Academy#13
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Hathershaw is a popular residential pocket within the Oldham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oldham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11The Hathershaw CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Hathershaw College#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Hollins is a popular residential pocket within the Oldham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oldham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Oasis Academy OldhamStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Oasis Academy Oldham#14
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Leesfield is a popular residential pocket within the Oldham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oldham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Oasis Academy LeesbrookStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Oasis Academy Leesbrook#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Oldham town centre is a popular residential pocket within the Oldham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oldham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2The Blue Coat CofE SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandOutstanding
The Blue Coat CofE School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Outstanding

Oldham Town Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Oldham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oldham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AWestwood Boys SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsBoysIslamInformation not available
Westwood Boys SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Islam
Ofsted: Information not available

Rochdale is a popular residential pocket within the Oldham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oldham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Rochdale Islamic Academy, OldhamIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsNoneInformation not available
Rochdale Islamic Academy, Oldham#8
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Royton is a popular residential pocket within the Oldham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oldham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6E-ACT the Oldham Academy NorthStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#15E-ACT Royton and Crompton AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy#15
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Shaw is a popular residential pocket within the Oldham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oldham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4The Crompton House Church of England AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
The Crompton House Church of England Academy#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Waterhead is a popular residential pocket within the Oldham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oldham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Waterhead AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Waterhead Academy#16
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

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