E-ACT the Oldham Academy North
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Attainment 8 of 48.2 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 48.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 64%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.38
- Confidence interval:
- [0.21, 0.55]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 295 | 48.2 | — | 63.7% | 52.9% | 4.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 295 | 46.9 | +0.38 | 61.4% | 55.6% | 4.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 241 | 46.1 | +0.54 | 64.0% | 42.0% | 4.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 237 | 50.9 | +0.66 | 69.0% | 12.0% | 4.3 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Oldham for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136115 |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher (Acting) James Wilson |
| Trust | E-ACT |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | OL2 5BF |
| Latest pupils | 295 |
| FSM eligible | 47.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Broadway, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5BF
http://theoldhamacademynorth.e-act.org.ukView local authority page1616522428| DfE number | 6906 |
| UKPRN | 10030433 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2010 |
| GIAS updated | 20 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |