SecondaryData as of May 2026

E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy

Blackshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6NT

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Oldham.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

997

Ages

11-16

FSM

45.1%

Attainment 8

38.4

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Nov 2022

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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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

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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