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The Radclyffe School

Oldham, OL9 0LSSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Progress 8
-0.06
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
200 1st-choice / 291 places
Ranking
#1,670
of 3,141 nationally

About The Radclyffe School

The Radclyffe School is a mixed, non-denominational secondary in Oldham serving pupils from 11 to 16, and it is clearly a popular choice locally. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 526 applications for 291 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.81 applicants per place. Of those, 200 were first-preference applications, and all 200 received offers. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation among families in the area. The school has capacity for 291 pupils, and while the data doesn't give a specific free school meals percentage, the local authority context shows Oldham's secondary schools serve a diverse range of intakes. The Radclyffe School sits in the middle of the pack locally, ranking 6th out of 12 Oldham secondaries on Progress 8, and 185th out of 445 in the North West region. Nationally, it falls in the 53rd percentile, placing it squarely in the average band.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHunt Lane, Oldham, Oldham, OL9 0LS
HeadteacherJohn Cregg
Local AuthorityOldham

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallGymnasiumSwimming PoolAstro TurfSports HallPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

RowingFootballBadmintonGymnasticsHockeyMartial ArtsRugbyNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaOrchestraChessCodingNewspaper

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: theradclyffeschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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