North Chadderton School
URN: 141248 • Oldham OL9 0BN
Overview
- Name
- North Chadderton School
- URN
- 141248
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE OAK TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 51.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nikola Westhead Nicholas Angus (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01616249939
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chadderton Hall Road, Oldham OL9 0BN
Summary
North Chadderton School is a mixed secondary academy located in Oldham, serving approximately 1,569 students with a capacity of 1,512. The school is part of The Oak Trust, a Multi Academy Trust that includes local primary schools, aiming to prepare students to be 'School Ready, Work Ready, Life Ready'. The school is committed to providing an academically rigorous and creative education, fostering both personal and leadership development among its students.
The ethos of North Chadderton School revolves around the values of hard work, kindness, and making a difference. The school prioritises the well-being of its students, ensuring they receive both academic and social support. With a focus on student leadership, the school encourages pupils to develop skills that complement their academic achievements, preparing them for future success.
North Chadderton School has a long-standing reputation for inclusivity and diversity, striving to create a supportive environment where every student can thrive. The leadership team is dedicated to maintaining high expectations and promoting good conduct, alongside academic progress, to help students become well-rounded individuals.
The ethos of North Chadderton School revolves around the values of hard work, kindness, and making a difference. The school prioritises the well-being of its students, ensuring they receive both academic and social support. With a focus on student leadership, the school encourages pupils to develop skills that complement their academic achievements, preparing them for future success.
North Chadderton School has a long-standing reputation for inclusivity and diversity, striving to create a supportive environment where every student can thrive. The leadership team is dedicated to maintaining high expectations and promoting good conduct, alongside academic progress, to help students become well-rounded individuals.
Useful links
- Governance Vacancies (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- Memorandum and Articles of Association (governance)
- The Oak Trust (governance)
- Terms of Reference (governance)
- Committees (governance)
- Trustees Information (governance)
- SEND Overview and Information Report (sen)
- SEND and Learning Support (sen)
- Staff (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- The Blue Coat CofE School (81.6)
- The Crompton House Church of England Academy (71.8)
- The Radclyffe School (61.1)
- Saddleworth School (57.6)
- Waterhead Academy (56.0)
Key details
- LA
- Oldham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE OAK TRUST
- Capacity
- 1512
- Pupils
- 1569
- Boys
- 752
- Girls
- 817
- FSM %
- 24.90
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1569 | 752 | 817 | 1512 | 24.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1578 | 749 | 829 | 1512 | 22.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1582 | 784 | 798 | 1512 | 19.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1582 | 784 | 798 | 1512 | 19.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1571 | 771 | 800 | 1512 | 16.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1551 | 767 | 784 | 1512 | 13.70 |
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