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The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy

Ages 11–16719 pupilsChurch of England
Oldham, OL9 6BP
Oldham

The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Oldham. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 719 pupils on roll. Families comparing secondary schools in Oldham can view The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Oldham (OL9 6BP), The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy 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 & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

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

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.3%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence10.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.6England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals41.7%England avg 28.6%
English not first language37.9%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Oldham
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The Oldham College0.1 miNorthmoor Academy0.2 miRichmond AcademyGood · 0.1 miSt Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyRequires Improvement · 0.2 miOldham Sixth Form College0.2 miWestwood High0.3 mi
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