North Chadderton School is a secondary school in Oldham, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
North Chadderton School currently has around 1569 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.9% boys and 52.1% girls. Around 24.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 14 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (69.7%). bangladeshi pupils make up about 16.7%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 35% who stay in school sixth forms and 51% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Chadderton Hall Road, Oldham, OL9 0BN |
| Website: | http://www.northchaddertonschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01616249939 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Oldham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Nikola Westhead Nicholas Angus |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 141248 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1656 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1569 |
| Number of Boys: | 752 |
| Number of Girls: | 817 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22% | 8.2% |
| White British | 69.70% | 1094 |
| Bangladeshi | 16.70% | 262 |
| Pakistani | 3.30% | 52 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 26 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 22 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 20 |
| African | 1.10% | 18 |
| Other White | 1.10% | 18 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 13 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 8 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 0.30% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadderton Hall Junior School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | - not rated | 143 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Infant and Nursery School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Junior School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT the Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,767 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,134 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,134 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,146 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chadderton Preparatory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 740 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferney Field Community Special School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen House Secondary Ellen House, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Path 4 Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 1,764 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 | 1,822 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.