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The Radclyffe School

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personMr John Cregg

corporate_fareThe Radclyffe Co-operative Learning Trust

location_onOldham, OL9 0LS

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,496

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Attainment 8

42.5

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Oldham

#2,461 of 4,663 nationally

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The Radclyffe School is a Foundation school secondary school in Oldham, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Radclyffe School is a foundation school in Oldham, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of The Radclyffe Co-operative Learning Trust. The school has approximately 1,471 pupils on roll, of whom 41% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.5, placing the school #12 in Oldham and #2,461 of 4,663 nationally. 37.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 16.4%.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

37.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.8%

Entering EBacc15.50%

EBacc APS3.34

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12.30%

EBacc APS3.6

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS3.63

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS3.73

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS3.39

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS3.23

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

30 April 2025

Inspection Report

27 February 2024

Inspection Report

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13 October 2021

Inspection Report

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19 November 2015

Inspection Report

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04 December 2013

Inspection Report

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03 October 2013

Inspection Report

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26 September 2012

Inspection Report

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24 November 2010

Inspection Report

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18 June 2008

Inspection Report

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24 October 2007

Inspection Report

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09 May 2005

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-02-27

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2021-10-13

Section 8 inspection of good and outstanding schools EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-11-19

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-10-03

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.1%(16 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,471 pupils. During this period, there were 17 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,471	17	1.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,461	42	2.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,470	67	4.6%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,475	36	2.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,476	58	3.9%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,498	46	3.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,496	37	2.5%	6.4%	4
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,497	40	2.7%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,497	25	1.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,495	15	1.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,490	36	2.4%	4.4%	4
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,498	36	2.4%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,503	13	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,493	28	1.9%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,498	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,498	36	2.4%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,500	46	3.1%	4.2%	4
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,494	16	1.1%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,495	30	2.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,496	23	1.5%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,501	17	1.1%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,497	20	1.3%	3.0%	3
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,494	15	1.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,501	16	1.1%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,501	21	1.4%	3.3%	3
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,492	25	1.7%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 43 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 36 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 23 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Hearing Impairment 8 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 8 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

47.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

47.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree5%

agree37%

disagree26%

strongly disagree26%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree21%

agree21%

disagree37%

strongly disagree11%

don't know11%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree21%

agree21%

disagree21%

strongly disagree26%

not applicable11%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree16%

agree37%

disagree21%

strongly disagree5%

don't know21%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree21%

disagree16%

strongly disagree21%

don't know11%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree26%

agree26%

disagree32%

strongly disagree5%

don't know11%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree21%

agree58%

disagree5%

strongly disagree11%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree26%

agree37%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know21%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree16%

agree26%

disagree11%

strongly disagree16%

don't know32%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes47%

no53%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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