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E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy
Ages 11–16997 pupilsFaithNone
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Oldham. The school has around 997 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 37.4 and 26% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Oldham can view E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 838.7
England avg 45.1 · was 37.2 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths30%
England avg 45% · was 25% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths52%
England avg 65% · was 53% in 2023/24
EBacc entry38%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.36
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake47.2%
Free school meals47.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language10.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled83%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.1%
Attendance91.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence24.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Oldham
All schools in Oldham →Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.2 miSt Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.2 miCrompton Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miFarrowdale House School0.7 miRoyton Hall Primary School0.5 miThe Crompton House Church of England AcademyGood · 0.9 mi
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