What is North Chadderton School's Ofsted rating?

North Chadderton School does not yet have a graded Ofsted inspection recorded.

Is North Chadderton School a primary or secondary school?

North Chadderton School is a secondary school in Oldham, for ages 11–18.

Where is North Chadderton School?

North Chadderton School is in Oldham, OL9 0BN (Oldham local authority).

How many pupils attend North Chadderton School?

North Chadderton School has around 1,569 pupils on roll.

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North Chadderton School

Ages 11–181,569 pupilsNone

Oldham, OL9 0BN

Oldham

North Chadderton School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Oldham. The school has around 1,569 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.9 and 45% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Oldham can view North Chadderton School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Oldham (OL9 0BN), North Chadderton School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing

Attendance91.8%England avg 91.0%

Pupils per teacher15.0England avg 17.6

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals25.3%England avg 28.6%

English not first language17.0%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4

Attainment 843.8

Progress 8-0.2

Grade 5+ English & maths32%

Grade 4+ English & maths

EBacc entry

EBacc average point score

DfE, 2024/25

Sixth form — A-level

A-level grade (point score)30.9

Retention92%

Value added

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

Nearby schools in Oldham

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St Matthew's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 mi The Chadderton Preparatory School0.4 mi The Radclyffe SchoolGood · 0.7 mi St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.7 mi Bare Trees Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi Mills Hill Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi

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