E-ACT the Oldham Academy North

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Broadway, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5BFOpen in maps

E-ACT the Oldham Academy North is a secondary school in Oldham for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 126 schools in Oldham. It ranks 2nd of 9 secondary schools in Oldham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 May 2016, report published 24 June 2016

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

295 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score48.2

48.2, 2.1 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths43.7%

43.7%, 1.7 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths68.5%

68.5%, 3.7 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc52.9%

52.9%, 12.4 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.36

4.36, 0.27 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,258 pupils on roll, with places for 1,380

Eligible for free school meals49.7%

49.7%, 23.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language51.7%

51.7%, 30.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.2%

9.2%, 5.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.7%

1.7%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near E-ACT the Oldham Academy North

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Ellen House Secondary0.9 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy1 mileOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingAttainment 8: 38.7
North Chadderton School1 mileOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 43.8
The Blue Coat CofE School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 59.1
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy1 mileOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingNot 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 Natalie Kennerley
Phone
01616522428
Website
theoldhamacademynorth.e-act.org.uk
Address
Broadway, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5BF
Local authority
Oldham
URN
136115

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.