Saddleworth School
About Saddleworth School
Saddleworth School’s headline Progress 8 score of -0.01 places it comfortably above the Oldham local authority average of -0.13 for secondary schools, meaning its pupils make very slightly more academic progress than the typical student in the borough. That might not sound dramatic, but in a local context where only one of sixteen secondary schools holds an Outstanding Ofsted rating, it’s a solid, above-average performance. The school ranks fourth out of twelve schools in Oldham on this metric, putting it in the top third locally and around the national median (49th percentile). Digging into the breakdown, the school’s strongest subject area is open subjects (Progress 8 score of +0.09) and maths (+0.09), while English is essentially flat (+0.01). The weakest area is the EBacc subjects (-0.20), which suggests the school’s core academic offer is a mixed bag. Still, for a school currently rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted, these results are notably better than the LA norm.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Jan 2024Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:00
Source: saddleworth.oldham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saddleworth School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications