North Chadderton School vs The Radclyffe School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Chadderton School
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,524 students
The Radclyffe School
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,430 students
| Measure | North Chadderton School Oldham, North West | The Radclyffe School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #287 of 536 | #429 of 536 |
| National rank | #2426 of 4,090 | #3488 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,524 | 1,430 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,524 | 1,430 |
| Free school meals | 26.6% | 42.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.69 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.9 | – |
| town | Oldham | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.northchaddertonschool.co.uk | theradclyffeschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •North Chadderton School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.7 vs 20.6).
- •North Chadderton School is the larger school with 1,524 students compared with 1,430.
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 North Chadderton School better than The Radclyffe School?
On the Success Index (England), North Chadderton School ranks higher (40.7 vs 20.6 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 North Chadderton School and The Radclyffe School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Chadderton School: 1,524. The Radclyffe School: 1,430. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Chadderton School and The Radclyffe School rank in North West?
North Chadderton School is 287th of 536 and The Radclyffe School is 429th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).