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North Chadderton School

Oldham, OL9 0BNSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
-0.28
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
220 1st-choice / 262 places
Ranking
#2,180
of 3,141 nationally

About North Chadderton School

North Chadderton School is a large, mixed secondary in Oldham with a current roll of 1,569 pupils, just shy of its 1,656 capacity. The school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage: 24.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national average that typically sits around 23-24% for secondaries. Demand is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 637 applications for 262 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.43, and 217 of those offers went to first-preference applicants out of 220 who named it first. That suggests a school that local families actively want, even if it isn't the most selective in the borough. The school is non-religious and has no formal faith character, which broadens its appeal across the local area.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressChadderton Hall Road, Oldham, Oldham, OL9 0BN
HeadteacherNikola Westhead Nicholas Angus
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils1,569
Free School Meals (FSM)24.9%
School Capacity1,569 / 1,656 (95% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 8 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
GymnasiumDining HallICT SuiteSixth Form CentreSwimming PoolSports HallTheatreAstro TurfPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

SwimmingCricketAthleticsRowingTennisHockeyBasketballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirGardeningEco ClubNewspaperOrchestraScience ClubBook ClubModel United NationsDebateYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Chadderton School

North Chadderton School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.