The Crompton House Church of England Academy
Oldham, OL2 7HS · Oldham · secondary school
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2nd of 13 secondary schools in Oldham we can score, 14 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 845 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5/10 among them, against 6.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 56.4 · 76 | 30% | 2.28 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.02 · 49 | 25% | 1.22 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.5 · 72 | 10% | 0.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Crompton House Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. In 2024/25, 42.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.02 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, rugby, cross country, fitness, athletics, striking and field activities, table tennis, and handball clubs, and participate in Duke of Edinburgh expeditions.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,865 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,840. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils whose Progress 8 scores fall below the national baseline? How are Duke of Edinburgh expeditions scheduled alongside core academic timetables?
What Ofsted said about The Crompton House Church of England Academy
Overview
The Crompton House Church of England Academy continues to be a good school, providing a calm and purposeful environment where pupils feel happy and safe. Leaders have established a well-thought-out curriculum that builds knowledge effectively, supported by teachers with strong subject expertise and high-quality training.
Strengths
- Pupils uphold core values of caring for each other and achieving excellence, developing trusting relationships with staff and benefiting from strong pastoral support.
- The curriculum ensures pupils build knowledge across subjects, including the English Baccalaureate suite, preparing them well for university, apprenticeships, and life in modern Britain.
- Reading is a high priority with effective strategies for those who find it difficult, improving confidence and fluency to access the wider curriculum.
- Staff identify pupils’ additional needs quickly, enabling those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to access the full curriculum.
- Attendance levels are above the national average, and pupils behave well, moving around the building in an orderly way.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not identify or act on gaps in pupils’ knowledge quickly enough, meaning learning is less secure and progress is hampered.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.6 |
| 2024/25 | 46.8 |
| 2025/26 | 50.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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