E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy
Blackshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6NTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy is a secondary school in Oldham for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 126 schools in Oldham. It ranks 7th of 9 secondary schools in Oldham. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 July 2025, report published 30 September 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 July 2025
Pupils are proud ambassadors for the school. They make a strong contribution to the calm and respectful atmosphere that exists at the school. Pupils form trusting relationships with staff, who care for them extremely well. Pupils flourish here and they are happy. Typically, pupils rise to the extremely high expectations that the school has for their achievement. Those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the guidance that they need to succeed. Most pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, achieve well. The school prioritises the development of pupils' character. It prepares pupils exceptionally well for adulthood. Pupils receive the support that they need to overcome the challenges that they may face. For example, the school provides pupils with access to a range of therapeutic and mental health services that help them to make the most of all that the school has to offer. Pupils benefit from an extensive range of opportunities that help them to become confident young people. As prefects, sports leaders and reading ambassadors, pupils make a strong contribution to the vibrant life of the school. Activities such as sports, chess, strategy gaming and book club help pupils to develop their talents and interests.
What the school should improve
- At times, learning activities do not help pupils to develop sufficient depth of knowledge of the subjects that they study. This prevents some pupils from achieving as well as they could. The school should ensure that it supports staff to design learning activities that prepare pupils well for each step in their education.
- Occasionally, the school does not address the gaps and misconceptions in some pupils' knowledge as well as it could. When this happens, pupils move on to new learning before they are ready. The school should ensure that teaching addresses any gaps or misunderstandings in pupils' learning consistently well, so that pupils build their knowledge securely over time. FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
203 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
975 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200
Schools near E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crompton House Church of England Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.8 |
| E-ACT the Oldham Academy North | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 48.2 |
| The Blue Coat CofE School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 59.1 |
| Waterhead Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 34.0 |
| Ellen House Secondary | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gemma Cottingham
- Phone
- 01706846474
- Address
- Blackshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6NT
- Local authority
- Oldham
- URN
- 146316
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.