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The Hathershaw College

Academy converter · Oldham · OL8 3EP

Ages 11–16 · 1,034 pupils · Oldham

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

41.0

Overall absence

7.8%

Admissions demand

1.09 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-04-14

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.23
−20+2
Attainment 841.0
English & maths grade 5+38%
English & maths grade 4+53%
EBacc entry40%

EBacc APS: 3.8

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)25.6%
Unauthorised3.8%
Authorised absence
4.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.7%
Enrolments in measure
1,100

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.09 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

214

Places offered

198

1st-preference offers

165

Total preferences (any rank)
475
Preferred offers (top 3)
198
Applications from outside LA
6
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill98%

1,034 pupils · 1,050 places

Pupils on roll
1,034
Boys / girls
548 / 486
School capacity
1,050
Capacity fill
1,034 / 1,050 (98%)
Free school meals
54.3%
FSM pupils
561
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE PINNACLE LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
THE PINNACLE LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
The Pinnacle Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Susie Fraser

Location

Address
Bellfield Avenue, Hathershaw
Postcode
OL8 3EP
Town
Oldham
County
Greater Manchester
Local authority
Oldham
District
Oldham
Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
HI - Hearing Impairment
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
18 on roll / 12 capacity

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Oldham, Oldham, 1,034 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 54.3%. SEN provision includes: HI - Hearing Impairment.

Open schools in Oldham
115
Secondary schools in Oldham
13
Academies among open schools in Oldham
52% (60)
Open schools in OL8
23
Secondary in OL8
2
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.

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Susie Fraser
Telephone
01617708555
Website
www.hathershaw.org.uk

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