E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy

About E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy

E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy’s headline Progress 8 score of -0.53 sits well below the Oldham local authority average of -0.13, placing it 11th out of 16 secondary schools in the borough. That gap is significant: pupils here make roughly half a grade less progress per subject than the typical Oldham student, and the national banding confirms this as “well below average.” The school is oversubscribed, with 321 applications for 216 places in 2025/26, and 142 first-preference offers, suggesting it remains a popular choice despite the academic picture. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated the school Requires Improvement overall, though the breakdown shows strengths: behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management all scored Good. That’s a notable improvement from the previous inspection in 2017, which rated the school Inadequate across the board. With 45.1 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a high-needs community, and the parent view is overwhelmingly positive — 92 per cent of respondents would recommend the school.

Academically, the school’s Attainment 8 score sits at 37.2, and the basics measure — the proportion of pupils achieving a grade 5 or above in English and maths — is 24.9 per cent. The EBacc entry rate is 24.9 per cent, with 13 per cent achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above and 8.3 per cent at grade 5 or above. Progress is weakest in the EBacc subjects, where the score is -0.69, and strongest in the open element at -0.43. English and maths progress are similar, at -0.47 and -0.48 respectively. The school does not have a sixth form, so pupils leave at 16. Compared with the local authority average, the school’s results are clearly below par, but the parent survey suggests families feel the school is making a real difference: 94 per cent of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their child does well at the school, and 92 per cent agreed the school has high expectations.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, astro turf, science labs, ICT suite, and art studios, and pupils can choose from sports like rowing, rugby, hockey, and gymnastics, plus clubs such as debate, film club, and gardening. SEND provision covers nine areas, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. Parent views on SEND support are strong: 86 per cent of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need. The school is oversubscribed, so families should be prepared to apply early. This is a school that suits families who value strong pastoral care and a positive, well-behaved environment — the Ofsted behaviour and attitudes rating is Good, and 90 per cent of parents agreed their child feels safe. For those prioritising academic outcomes, the data is less compelling, but the school’s popularity and parent satisfaction suggest it works well for its community.

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