SecondaryData as of May 2026

E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy

Blackshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6NT

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Nov 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

38.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

38.4

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

9.7%

Basics 9-5

29.1%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

38.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	38.8	46.4
2023/24	37.2	46.4
2024/25	38.4	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.29	0.00
2023/24	-0.53	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

38.4%

EBacc APS

3.33

EBacc 9-5

10.3%

EBacc 9-4

16.3%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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Nearby secondary schools

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The Crompton House Church of England Academy

1.52 km away · Academy converter

Good

SEE (Oldham)

1.63 km away · Other independent special school

E-ACT the Oldham Academy North

1.69 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

Kingsland School

1.99 km away · Pupil referral unit

Good

The Blue Coat CofE School

2.47 km away · Academy converter

Outstanding

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About E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy

E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy is a secondary school in Oldham, Oldham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 236 responses), 92% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.4. The school has around 997 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Blackshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6NT | More schools in Oldham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2022 — Requires improvement
May 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: Royton and Crompton School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy

What is E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy's Ofsted rating?

E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What do parents say about E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 236 responses): 92% of parents would recommend E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy.

What are E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy's latest exam results?

E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy located?

E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy is a secondary school in Oldham, Oldham (OL2 6NT).

How many pupils attend E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy?

E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy has around 997 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy with other schools?

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