The Radclyffe School

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

Hunt Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0LSOpen in maps

The Radclyffe School is a secondary school in Oldham for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 126 schools in Oldham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 February 2024, report published 27 March 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

1,430 pupils on roll, with places for 1,500

Eligible for free school meals42.1%

42.1%, 15.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language33.9%

33.9%, 12.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.1%

12.1%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2%

2%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Radclyffe School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy0.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvementNot published
North Chadderton School0.7 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 43.8
Ellen House Secondary0.9 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Westwood High1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 54.1
Dixons Middleton Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 40.3

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
CRANMER EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mr John Cregg
Phone
01616223200
Website
theradclyffeschool.co.uk
Address
Hunt Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0LS
Local authority
Oldham
URN
151610

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.