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The Hathershaw College

Oldham, OL8 3EPSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2021
Progress 8
-0.23
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
185 1st-choice / 199 places
Ranking
#2,082
of 3,141 nationally

About The Hathershaw College

The Hathershaw College is a popular choice among local families, with 401 applications for 199 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.02. Of those, 185 families put it as their first preference, and 165 first-preference offers were made. The school does not publish a parent-view survey, so direct feedback from families isn't available, but the high demand suggests a strong local reputation. The acting principal is Rob Logan, and the school serves 1,051 pupils aged 11 to 16, operating right at its capacity of 1,050. It is a state-funded, non-religious secondary in Oldham, with no sixth form. Just over 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average and reflects the school's inclusive intake.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBellfield Avenue, Oldham, Oldham, OL8 3EP
HeadteacherRob Logan (Acting Principal)
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils1,051
Free School Meals (FSM)47.2%
School Capacity1,051 / 1,050 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Dec 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (1 Dec 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryGymnasiumSwimming PoolDining HallSports HallTheatre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

NetballRoundersTennisCross CountryAthleticsRugbyRowingFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChoirEco ClubNewspaperScience ClubChessFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

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