SchoolScoresCo-op Academy Strinesdale
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 3NY
0161 620 5859 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 14 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
53 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Oldham comparisons use the 10 of its 14 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 4 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 7th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 11% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 84% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 5% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 85% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 6% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 79% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 29 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 7% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 28% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 43 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 7% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 69% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 20 parents of children with SEND 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 4% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 25% | 66% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 7th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 9% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47%said yes | 81% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 6%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Oldham figures pool parents at the Oldham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
259 pupils in this year group.
22% — 15 points below the Oldham average, and 23 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22% | 37% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 34 | 42.3 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.0 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
282 pupils in this year group.
86% — 4 points below the Oldham average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 86% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 1% | 13% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 34% | 35% | 13% |
| Further education college | 49% | 35% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | Not published | 2% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 86% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Oldham. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 83 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 61 |
| Of those, offered a place | 61 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 199 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 51.5% | 37.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Higher than 18% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.6% | 2.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Higher than 90% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.9% | 12.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Higher than 88% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 42.1% | 27.3%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Lower than 35% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3% | 7.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Lower than 21% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 29.7% | 21.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Lower than 13% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 46.7 | 17.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 13th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Lower than 10% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 15.5% | 7.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded9 pupils | 0.95% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 11th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Higher than 18% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.1 | 16.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 13th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Higher than 4% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8 | 11.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Higher than 65% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 16.2% | 16.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Oasis Academy Leesbrook 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sapience Girls Academy 1.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- The Blue Coat CofE School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 74% grade 5+ English and maths
- Westwood Boys School 1.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oldham Sixth Form College 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C average A level grade
- The Brian Clarke CofE Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- E-ACT the Oldham Academy North 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025 · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Westwood High 2.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0% A*/A at A level
- Ellen House Secondary 2.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Co-op Academy Strinesdale's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 14 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Co-op Academy Strinesdale do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 22% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 23 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Co-op Academy Strinesdale?
47% of the 53 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Co-op Academy Strinesdale to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Co-op Academy Strinesdale oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 61 families put Co-op Academy Strinesdale as their first choice for 83 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 61 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144508.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.