E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy vs E-ACT the Oldham Academy North
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
975 students
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,258 students
| Measure | E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy Oldham, North West | E-ACT the Oldham Academy North Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #417 of 536 | #233 of 536 |
| National rank | #3412 of 4,090 | #2042 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 975 | 1,258 |
| Pupils on roll | 975 | 1,258 |
| Free school meals | 47.2% | 49.7% |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.7 | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.6% | 43.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.7% | 68.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | 4.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Oldham | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | roytoncrompton.e-act.org.uk | theoldhamacademynorth.e-act.org.uk |
The verdict
- •E-ACT the Oldham Academy North scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.5 vs 21.6).
- •E-ACT the Oldham Academy North is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 975.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy better than E-ACT the Oldham Academy North?
On the Success Index (England), E-ACT the Oldham Academy North ranks higher (48.5 vs 21.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy and E-ACT the Oldham Academy North?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy: 975. E-ACT the Oldham Academy North: 1,258. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy and E-ACT the Oldham Academy North rank in North West?
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy is 417th of 536 and E-ACT the Oldham Academy North is 233rd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).