Oldham academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 55 schools in Oldham, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 197Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary SchoolOldham · Academy Primary– · 232 students
- 287St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary SchoolOldham · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
- 385The Blue Coat CofE SchoolOldham · Academy Secondary59.1 Attainment 8 · 1,702 students
- 470Fir Bank Primary SchoolOldham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
- 562St Matthew's CofE Primary SchoolOldham · Academy Primary– · 400 students
- 661St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary AcademyOldham · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 244 students
- 760Thornham St. James CofE Primary SchoolOldham · Academy Primary– · 197 students
- 860Saddleworth SchoolOldham · Academy Secondary23.7% Free school meals · 1,444 students
- 960The Crompton House Church of England AcademyOldham · Academy Secondary46.8 Attainment 8 · 1,865 students
- 1060St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary– · 450 students
- 1151St Chad's Church of England Primary SchoolOldham · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 269 students
- 1250Beal Vale Primary SchoolOldham · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
- 1349Hey-with-Zion Primary SchoolOldham · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 281 students
- 1449E-ACT the Oldham Academy NorthOldham · Academy Secondary48.2 Attainment 8 · 1,258 students
- 1547Westwood AcademyOldham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 242 students
- 1645Roundthorn Primary AcademyOldham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 245 students
- 1741North Chadderton SchoolOldham · Academy Secondary43.8 Attainment 8 · 1,524 students
- 1839St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyOldham · Academy Primary– · 322 students
- 1938Greenacres Primary AcademyOldham · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 254 students
- 2035Thorp Primary SchoolOldham · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 217 students
- 2134St. Paul's CofE Primary SchoolOldham · Academy Primary– · 231 students
- 2234Werneth Primary SchoolOldham · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 429 students
- 2333Coppice Primary AcademyOldham · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 525 students
- 2432St Thomas CofE Primary SchoolOldham · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 491 students
- 2531Co-op Academy FailsworthManchester · Academy Secondary43.0 Attainment 8 · 1,434 students
- 2629Oasis Academy OldhamOldham · Academy Secondary42.8 Attainment 8 · 1,415 students
- 2728Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary AcademyOldham · Academy Secondary37.4% Free school meals · 1,469 students
- 2828Holy Family RC Primary SchoolOldham · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 2927Oasis Academy LeesbrookOldham · Academy Secondary41.5 Attainment 8 · 1,349 students
- 3027Richmond AcademyOldham · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 389 students
- 3127Freehold Community AcademyOldham · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 447 students
- 3226Oasis Academy ClarksfieldOldham · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 461 students
- 3324Northmoor AcademyOldham · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 346 students
- 3422Broadfield Primary SchoolOldham · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 384 students
- 3522St John's Church of England Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 255 students
- 3622Willowpark Primary AcademyOldham · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 226 students
- 3722Greenhill AcademyOldham · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 524 students
- 3822E-ACT Royton and Crompton AcademyOldham · Academy Secondary38.7 Attainment 8 · 975 students
- 3921The Brian Clarke Church of England AcademyOldham · Academy Secondary41.7% Free school meals · 950 students
- 4021The Radclyffe SchoolOldham · Academy Secondary42.1% Free school meals · 1,430 students
- 4121East Crompton St George's CofE SchoolOldham · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 122 students
- 4220Alexandra Park Junior SchoolOldham · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 342 students
- 4320The Hathershaw CollegeOldham · Academy Secondary39.3 Attainment 8 · 1,034 students
- 4419Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery SchoolOldham · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 176 students
- 4519Littlemoor Primary SchoolOldham · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 313 students
- 4617Mayfield Primary SchoolOldham · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 413 students
- 4716Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery SchoolOldham · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 460 students
- 4813St Hugh's CofE Primary SchoolOldham · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 4912Co-op Academy StrinesdaleOldham · Academy Secondary34.0 Attainment 8 · 761 students
- 5012Alt AcademyOldham · Academy Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 343 students
- 5111Medlock Valley Primary SchoolOldham · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 337 students
- 5211Oasis Academy LimesideOldham · Academy Primary36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 452 students
- 5311Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyOldham · Academy Primary– · 226 students
- 5410St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyOldham · Academy Primary– · 166 students
- 558Woodlands Primary AcademyOldham · Academy Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 292 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 96.9 Top 5% | – | 232 |
| 2 | St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School Oldham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 87.2 Top 10% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 209 |
| 3 | The Blue Coat CofE School Oldham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 84.6 Top 25% | 59.1 Attainment 8 | 1,702 |
| 4 | Fir Bank Primary School Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 70.3 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 238 |
| 5 | St Matthew's CofE Primary School Oldham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 62.0 Top 50% | – | 400 |
| 6 | St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 60.5 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 244 |
| 7 | Thornham St. James CofE Primary School Oldham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 60.4 Top 50% | – | 197 |
| 8 | Saddleworth School Oldham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 60.3 Top 50% | 23.7% Free school meals | 1,444 |
| 9 | The Crompton House Church of England Academy Oldham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 59.9 Top 50% | 46.8 Attainment 8 | 1,865 |
| 10 | St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 59.8 Top 50% | – | 450 |
| 11 | St Chad's Church of England Primary School Oldham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 51.0 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 269 |
| 12 | Beal Vale Primary School Oldham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 49.8 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
| 13 | Hey-with-Zion Primary School Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.1 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 281 |
| 14 | E-ACT the Oldham Academy North Oldham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 48.5 Top 50% | 48.2 Attainment 8 | 1,258 |
| 15 | Westwood Academy Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 47.4 Lower 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 242 |
| 16 | Roundthorn Primary Academy Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 45.2 Lower 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 245 |
| 17 | North Chadderton School Oldham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 40.7 Lower 50% | 43.8 Attainment 8 | 1,524 |
| 18 | St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 39.2 Lower 50% | – | 322 |
| 19 | Greenacres Primary Academy Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.8 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 254 |
| 20 | Thorp Primary School Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 35.1 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 217 |
| 21 | St. Paul's CofE Primary School Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 33.7 Lower 50% | – | 231 |
| 22 | Werneth Primary School Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 33.6 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 429 |
| 23 | Coppice Primary Academy Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 32.7 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 525 |
| 24 | St Thomas CofE Primary School Oldham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 32.4 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 491 |
| 25 | Co-op Academy Failsworth Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 31.3 Lower 50% | 43.0 Attainment 8 | 1,434 |
| 26 | Oasis Academy Oldham Oldham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 29.0 Lower 50% | 42.8 Attainment 8 | 1,415 |
| 27 | Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Oldham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 28.2 Lower 50% | 37.4% Free school meals | 1,469 |
| 28 | Holy Family RC Primary School Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 27.9 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 29 | Oasis Academy Leesbrook Oldham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 27.2 Lower 50% | 41.5 Attainment 8 | 1,349 |
| 30 | Richmond Academy Oldham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 27.0 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 389 |
| 31 | Freehold Community Academy Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 26.9 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 447 |
| 32 | Oasis Academy Clarksfield Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 25.5 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 461 |
| 33 | Northmoor Academy Oldham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 23.9 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 346 |
| 34 | Broadfield Primary School Oldham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 22.2 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 384 |
| 35 | St John's Church of England Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 22.2 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 255 |
| 36 | Willowpark Primary Academy Oldham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 22.0 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 226 |
| 37 | Greenhill Academy Oldham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 21.8 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 524 |
| 38 | E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy Oldham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 21.6 Lower 50% | 38.7 Attainment 8 | 975 |
| 39 | The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Oldham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 21.3 Lower 50% | 41.7% Free school meals | 950 |
| 40 | The Radclyffe School Oldham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 20.6 Lower 50% | 42.1% Free school meals | 1,430 |
| 41 | East Crompton St George's CofE School Oldham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 20.5 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 122 |
| 42 | Alexandra Park Junior School Oldham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 19.9 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 342 |
| 43 | The Hathershaw College Oldham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 19.9 Lower 50% | 39.3 Attainment 8 | 1,034 |
| 44 | Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 19.2 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 176 |
| 45 | Littlemoor Primary School Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 18.8 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 313 |
| 46 | Mayfield Primary School Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 16.9 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 413 |
| 47 | Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 15.6 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 460 |
| 48 | St Hugh's CofE Primary School Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 13.1 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 49 | Co-op Academy Strinesdale Oldham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 12.4 Lower 50% | 34.0 Attainment 8 | 761 |
| 50 | Alt Academy Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 11.6 Lower 50% | 40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 343 |
| 51 | Medlock Valley Primary School Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 11.3 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 337 |
| 52 | Oasis Academy Limeside Oldham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 11.0 Lower 50% | 36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 452 |
| 53 | Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 10.6 Lower 50% | – | 226 |
| 54 | St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 9.8 Lower 50% | – | 166 |
| 55 | Woodlands Primary Academy Oldham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 8.3 Lower 50% | 40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 292 |
Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School in Oldham leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Oldham with a Success Index (England) of 96.9. Of the 55 schools shown, 55 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider North West academies & free schools league table, every school on the Oldham page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Oldham?
Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School in Oldham, North West ranks first among academies & free schools in Oldham with a Success Index (England) of 96.9 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 232).
How are academies & free schools in Oldham ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.