Oldham has 11 secondary schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 1 was outstanding or exceptional and 60% good or better, against 81% of secondary schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 1 outstanding or exceptional
- 5 good, strong or expected
- 3 requires improvement or needs attention
- 1 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Secondary schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Coat CofE School | Outstanding | 30 Nov 2022 | OL1 |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth | Good | 6 Jun 2024 | M35 |
| E-ACT the Oldham Academy North | Good | 25 May 2016 | OL2 |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook | Good | 18 Jan 2023 | OL4 |
| Oasis Academy Oldham | Good | 13 Jun 2024 | OL8 |
| The Crompton House Church of England Academy | Good | 9 Jan 2019 | OL2 |
| E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy | Requires improvement | 23 Nov 2022 | OL2 |
| North Chadderton School | Requires improvement | 7 Dec 2022 | OL9 |
| The Hathershaw College | Needs attention | 14 Apr 2026 | OL8 |
| Co-op Academy Strinesdale | Inadequate | 19 Oct 2022 | OL4 |
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | OL9 |