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ClosedSecondaryURN 136432

Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College

Voluntary aided school · Oldham · OL9 9QY

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

1,494

Local authority

Oldham

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Oldham, Oldham, 1,494 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 36%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Salford.

Open schools in Oldham
115
Secondary schools in Oldham
13
Academies among open schools in Oldham
52% (60)
Open schools in OL9
28
Secondary in OL9
4
Open schools in Oldham LA
128
Secondary in Oldham LA
14

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in OldhamNear OL9

Overview

School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Closed
URN
136432

Location

Address
Broadway, Chadderton
Postcode
OL9 9QY
Town
Oldham
County
Greater Manchester
Local authority
Oldham
District
Oldham
Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban major conurbation

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 16 Jan 2025.

Pupils on roll
1,494
Boys / girls
723 / 771
School capacity
1,500
Capacity fill
1,494 / 1,500 (100%)
Free school meals
36%
FSM pupils
538
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Salford
Governance
Voluntary aided school

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Glyn Potts

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