E-ACT the Oldham Academy North is a secondary school in Oldham, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North currently has around 1284 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 47.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.6%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with bangladeshi pupils forming the largest group at around 42%. pakistani pupils make up about 19.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 95% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Broadway, Oldham, OL2 5BF |
| Website: | http://theoldhamacademynorth.e-act.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01616522428 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Oldham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr James Wilson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136115 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/05/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1380 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1284 |
| Number of Boys: | 659 |
| Number of Girls: | 625 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.6% | 8.2% |
| Bangladeshi | 42.00% | 539 |
| Pakistani | 19.90% | 255 |
| Other Mixed | 9.70% | 125 |
| White British | 9.00% | 115 |
| African | 3.70% | 47 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.20% | 41 |
| Unclassified | 2.30% | 29 |
| Other Asian | 2.20% | 28 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 27 |
| Other White | 1.90% | 24 |
| Other Black | 1.30% | 17 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.00% | 13 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School Ormerod Avenue , Royton OL2 5DH | - not rated | 253 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School Roman Road , Royton OL2 5PQ | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Paul's CofE Primary School Hindle Drive , Royton OL2 5LU | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Hindle Drive , Royton OL2 5LU | - not rated | 498 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Junior School Hindle Drive , Royton OL2 5LU | - not rated | 498 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-ACT the Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Vaughan Street , Royton OL2 5DL | - not rated | 268 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royton and Crompton School Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Rochdale Road , OL9 6DY | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,673 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,673 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Start Ltd Unit 7, Roman Road , Royton OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 390 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale 276 Maygate , Off Chadderton Way OL9 6TR | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Preparatory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen House Secondary Ellen House, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Path 4 Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.