The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Oldham, North West OL9 6BP · Oldham
#421 of 536 secondary schools in North West
#3444 of 4,090 nationally
About The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy is a academy secondary located in Oldham, in the Oldham local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 11–16. In 2025 it enrolled 950 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 21.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary schools in England and 421st of 536 ranked secondary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (21th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 950; capacity filled 79.2%.
There are 102 schools in Oldham; The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy ranks 66th of 91 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- 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%)41.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 950
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 41.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 79.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Richmond Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
389 students · 201 m away
Northmoor Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
346 students · 294 m away
St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
166 students · 365 m away
Oldham Sixth Form College
Oldham · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students · 396 m away
Westwood High
Oldham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
349 students · 416 m away
Westwood Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
242 students · 431 m away
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest
Oldham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
67 students · 667 m away
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
491 students · 740 m away
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
377 students · 745 m away
Ellen House Secondary
Oldham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
54 students · 896 m away
Similar schools
Academy secondary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Ellesmere Port · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
950 students
Accrington Academy
Accrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
953 students
Unsworth Academy
Bury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
953 students
Co-op Academy Belle Vue
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
946 students
The Winsford Academy
Winsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
945 students
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
955 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy a good school?
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy has a Success Index (England) of 21.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #421 of 536 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy rank in North West?
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy ranks #421 of 536 secondary schools in North West and #3444 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy?
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy had 950 students in 2025.
Is The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–16. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.