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The Oldham Academy North
- 2.8 (4 reviews)
- Secondary
- Oldham OL2 5BF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are making strong progress from their starting points, particularly in English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave and attend well, showing respect for others.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers access well-organized, good-quality personalized training.
Current Educational Practices: Dedicated weekly subject meetings drive up standards in departments.
Strengths and Challenges: New leaders have become very effective in a short period of time.
Opportunities for Involvement: School newsletters and social media update parents frequently.
Communication: Frequent and detailed information to all parents regarding pupils鈥� progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders monitor behavior and attendance rigorously and act swiftly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders have successfully addressed long-standing staffing problems.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school is rigorous in keeping all pupils safe; leaders are meticulous.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pastoral care in the woodlands centre is excellent.
Extracurricular Offerings: Visual and creative arts is a haven of good practice.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The 鈥榝utures programme鈥� enriches pupils鈥� skills and provides new experiences.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils鈥� careers advice is excellent across all key stages.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The needs of pupils who have special educational needs or disability are exceptionally well met.
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The Oldham Academy North is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1330 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We aim for academic success in everything we do by working as a strong TEAM made up of students, faculty, and the entire community. TEAM TOAN has exceptionally high standards and only accepts the best performance from everyone, enabling our students to graduate from our programme prepared to participate in a hard and competitive environment. Because we have strong morals, we always act with good intentions and respect both ourselves and other people. We are also honest and fair. We are tenacious and dedicated, and we never give up. We're determined to inspire and push one another. Without relying on other people to take care of our futures for us, we have the self-assurance to use our initiative. We strive to achieve our highest potential and constantly feel the need to improve.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | 15.1 | 14.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 48% | 40% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 2.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.54 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 30.57% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 46.22% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 28.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 11.09% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 17.3% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 2.86 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 91.93% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 236 | 215 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 86.2% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 30.6% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 12.67% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 53% | 27.8% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.07% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.53% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.13% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.66 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 32.87% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 49.13% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 25.43% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 13.04% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 17.13% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.3 | 2.95 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 87.33% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 235 | 208 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 82.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 29.93% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 11.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 55% | 30.33% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.33% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% 2 | 28.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 2 | 45.33% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 2% | 19.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 2 | 6.52% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% 2 | 10.38% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.18 | 2.68 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 85.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 182 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 79.62% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 95% | 55.38% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 12.46% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.31% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.62% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.54% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.23% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% 4 | 28.9% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 6 | 43.81% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 5% | 23.29% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 2 | 10% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% 2 | 13.52% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.16 | 2.66 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 84.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 192 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 78.91% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 24.82% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 13.55% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 49% | 25.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.18% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.36% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.8 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 27.44% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 43.39% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 6% | 24.83% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 10.61% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 12.78% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 93.2% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 212 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 62% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 28.2% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 15.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 49% | 29.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.5% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.9% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Oldham Academy North
Local authority ratio 24 : 1