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E-ACT the Oldham Academy North
Goodgraded 24/04/2025Ages 11–161,284 pupils
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Oldham. The school has around 1,284 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/04/2025, E-ACT the Oldham Academy North was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.4), an average Attainment 8 score of 47.4 and 49% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Oldham can view E-ACT the Oldham Academy North's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 24/04/2025. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 848.2
England avg 45.1 · was 46.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths44%
England avg 45% · was 48% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths69%
England avg 65% · was 67% in 2023/24
EBacc entry53%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.36
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake49.7%
Free school meals49.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language51.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled86%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.5%
Attendance92.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence20.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Oldham
All schools in Oldham →St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School0.1 miSupreme Start Ltd0.2 miSs Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miSt. Paul's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miEdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale0.7 miThorp Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
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