Oldham Sixth Form College
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About Oldham Sixth Form College
Oldham Sixth Form College holds a Good rating from Ofsted, and its most informative exam metric is the average A-level points per entry of 30.09, which equates to a grade of C. This is a solid, middle-of-the-road outcome for a large 16-19 state college. The school's Progress 8 score for A-levels is -0.06, with a confidence interval ranging from -0.1 to -0.01, placing it in the 'Below average' progress banding. While this suggests students make slightly less progress than the national average from their starting points, the margin is narrow. The best three A-levels average grade is C+, with a points total of 33.46. Only 8.9% of entries achieved the top AAB grades or higher, which is a modest proportion. For parents focused on academic outcomes, this college offers a reliable, mainstream pathway rather than a high-octane, elite performance.
The college's overall performance sits within a local context where the average Progress 8 score across Oldham secondary schools is -0.13, so Oldham Sixth Form College's -0.06 is actually slightly better than the local authority average. Of the 16 state secondary schools in the borough, only one holds an Outstanding rating — The Blue Coat CofE School, located just 1.1 km away. This means Oldham Sixth Form College is not the top academic performer in the area, but it is a solid choice for students seeking a Good-rated sixth form. The college's value-added score of -0.06, with a lower confidence interval of -0.1 and an upper of -0.01, indicates that the true effect is likely very close to zero, meaning students achieve roughly what would be expected nationally. The 790 students in the A-level cohort represent a large, diverse group, and the average points per entry grade of C reflects a consistent, if not exceptional, standard.
The college is purpose-built for post-16 study, with a dedicated Sixth Form Centre and a wide range of facilities including art studios, science labs, music rooms, and a chapel. Sports provision is extensive, with options like rowing, swimming, and rugby alongside more traditional offerings. Clubs such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Model UN, and Young Enterprise provide enrichment beyond the classroom. With a capacity of 2,300, it is a large institution, so families should expect a bustling, busy environment. The school is non-selective and non-religious, making it accessible to all students in the area. It will suit families who want a Good-rated, comprehensive sixth form with a broad curriculum and plenty of extracurricular opportunities, rather than a highly selective or academically intense setting.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 16 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Union Street West, Oldham, Oldham, OL8 1XU |
| Headteacher | Suzannah Reeves |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| School Capacity | 2,300 |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
GCSE Results
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
36.2
'22/23
30.2
'23/24
30.1
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2365%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 1095 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
15%
Russell Group
16%
Top-third HE
1%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)65%
- Employment15%
- Not sustained12%
- Apprenticeship3%
- Further education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Sociology216
- Psychology202
- Biology143
- Business Studies:Single129
- Chemistry110
- Mathematics88
- Law84
- Economics62
- History60
- Mathematics (Statistics)54
- Computer Studies / Computing50
- Art and Design (Graphics)43
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
09:00 – 16:15
Source: osfc.ac.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
20
Total schools
17
Oversubscribed
16
Primary
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oldham Sixth Form College
Contact Information
Union Street West, Oldham
Oldham, OL8 1XU
Journey to School
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