SchoolScoresOldham Sixth Form College
Academy · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed
Part of THE PINNACLE LEARNING TRUST
Union Street West, Oldham, OL8 1XU
0161 287 8000 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
796 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 21% | 21% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 52% | 51% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 31.1 | 32.3 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
38 subjects, 1,714 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 215 | 1% | 18% | 20% |
| Psychology | 194 | 3% | 14% | 19% |
| Biology | 139 | 4% | 19% | 27% |
| Mathematics | 123 | 8% | 33% | 40% |
| Business Studies:Single | 105 | 3% | 9% | 16% |
| Chemistry | 97 | 6% | 22% | 30% |
| Law | 88 | 11% | 33% | 17% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 59 | 0% | 8% | 24% |
| History | 56 | 7% | 18% | 23% |
| Economics | 55 | 0% | 11% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 51 | 6% | 29% | 32% |
| Electronics | 48 | 2% | 21% | 32% |
| Mathematics (Statistics) | 42 | 2% | 14% | 16% |
| English Literature | 38 | 8% | 21% | 23% |
| Physics | 37 | 5% | 19% | 31% |
| English Language | 35 | 0% | 11% | 13% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 31 | 3% | 10% | 14% |
| Government and Politics | 30 | 0% | 13% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 27 | 0% | 33% | 26% |
| Art and Design (3d Studies) | 26 | 8% | 31% | 28% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 24 | 8% | 42% | 38% |
| Geography | 23 | 4% | 30% | 23% |
| Film Studies | 21 | 0% | 14% | 17% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 18 | 6% | 17% | 17% |
| English Language and Literature | 17 | 6% | 12% | 16% |
| Logic / Philosophy | 15 | 0% | 7% | 19% |
| Religious Studies | 15 | 0% | 13% | 22% |
| Art and Design (Textiles) | 12 | 17% | 50% | 36% |
| Italian | 12 | 67% | 100% | – |
| Dance | 11 | 0% | 9% | 30% |
| Spanish | 11 | 36% | 73% | 34% |
| Ancient History | 10 | 10% | 30% | 16% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 10 | 10% | 30% | 19% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 8 | 25% | 63% | 59% |
| French | 7 | 0% | 14% | 38% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Turkish, Arabic, Russian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
1,101 students in this year group.
82% — 7 points above the Oldham average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 82% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 14% | 20% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 83% | 82% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
1,091 students in this year group.
75% — 10 points above the Oldham average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 75% | 65% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 14% | 13% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 76% | 75% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | Not published | 34.3%* | 26.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | Not published | 2.1%* | 2.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | Not published | 10.8%* | 11.9% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 27.6%* | 17.5% |
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 2021/22.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Brian Clarke CofE Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest 0.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Westwood High 0.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0% A*/A at A level
- Westwood Boys School 0.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Hulme Grammar School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 32% A*/A at A level
- The Blue Coat CofE School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 74% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ellen House Secondary 0.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Sapience Girls Academy 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Oasis Academy Oldham 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Hathershaw College 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Oldham Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Oldham Sixth Form College hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Oldham Sixth Form College do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, C was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145002.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.