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 .

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 24/05/2016

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1380
Number of Pupils: 1284
Number of Boys: 659
Number of Girls: 625

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 20.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Bangladeshi42.00%539
Pakistani19.90%255
Other Mixed9.70%125
White British9.00%115
African3.70%47
Other (any other ethnic group)3.20%41
Unclassified2.30%29
Other Asian2.20%28
White and Asian2.10%27
Other White1.90%24
Other Black1.30%17
Gypsy/Roma1.00%13
Indian0.90%12
White and Black African0.50%6
White and Black Caribbean0.30%4
Chinese0.10%1
Caribbean0.10%1
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.54)
Of the 241 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 229 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.54
Town average
-0.10
Local authority average
-0.04
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
42%
Town average
43%
Local authority average
35%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
41%
Town average
44%
Local authority average
46%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
46.1
Town average
45.9
Local authority average
47.0
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.1
Town average
4.0
Local authority average
4.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
97%

Nearby Schools

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.