The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy is a secondary school (Free schools), ages 11–16, in Oldham, OL9, in the Oldham council area. It has 950 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (24 June 2025): Outstanding in 3 areas, Good in 1 area. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding in 3 areas, Good in 1 area — inspected 24 June 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 950 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 41.7% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 37.9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 12.52% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.92% | 2024/25 |
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