Schools in OL1 – Oldham Central

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Area overview

Area ratingAbove average

Population: 39,100
Population change (5 years): +3.6%
Households: 16,800
Aged under 18: 24.8%
Aged 65+: 16.2%
Deprivation: Decile 3 – Slightly more deprived than average
Crimes (last 12 months): 2,890
Crimes per 1,000 people: 73.9Around national average
Average house price: £178,000 (+3.4% last year)
Ethnicity: White 62%, Asian 22%, Black 6%, Mixed 6%, Other 4%
Flood risk: Low
Broadband: Superfast available (majority 30+ Mbps)
Green space: Moderate – Alexandra Park; hills nearby
Council tax: Typical band B
Transport: Oldham tram link; buses to Manchester

Data & accuracy: Period: 2023–24. ONS, Land Registry, Ofsted, police.uk. Postcode-district level; figures are indicative.

Guide to school and area statistics

Free school meals (FSM): Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals. Often used as an indicator of disadvantage.
SEN: Percentage of pupils with special educational needs (SEN) support or an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan.
Attainment: Primary: % of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2. Secondary: Progress 8 score (above 0 means above average).
Area rating: A simple 1–5 summary for this postcode district based on crime levels, deprivation (IMD), and the average quality of local schools (Ofsted). It is indicative only and does not replace your own research.
Ofsted: The school’s latest inspection grade (Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement, Inadequate). Links to the full report when available.

SEN provision: Extra provision such as a resourced provision, SEN unit, or specialist support. Useful if your child has or may need SEND support.
Flood risk: Indicative for the postcode district. For a specific address, check the Environment Agency flood maps.
Broadband: Typical availability and speeds in the area. Check with providers for a specific address.
Green space: Summary of parks, woodland or countryside access – useful for families when moving.
Council tax: Typical band for the area. The exact band depends on the property; check the VOA or council.
Transport: Nearest stations, bus routes or tram links – for the school run and commuting.
EAL: Percentage of pupils with English as an additional language (first language is not English).
Attendance: Percentage of possible sessions attended. Higher is better.
Walking distance: Schools within 1.5 miles of the area centre, roughly a 25–30 minute walk.
Trust: Academies are run by a trust (e.g. Outwood Grange, Dixons). Shown when the school is an academy so you know who runs it.
Age range: Year groups the school covers (e.g. 4–11 for primary, 11–16 or 11–18 for secondary). 11–18 means the school has a sixth form.
Persistent absence: Percentage of pupils missing 10% or more of their possible sessions. Lower is better. Published by DfE.
Admissions: Whether the school is usually oversubscribed (more applications than places), often has places, or about average. Based on applications vs places in recent years.
Attainment vs local: We compare each school’s attainment (KS2 % or Progress 8) to the average of other schools in this postcode district, so you can see if it is above or below average for the area.
Average house price: Typical sold prices in this postcode district. Source: Land Registry (or similar). Figures are indicative; actual prices vary by street and property type.
Data & accuracy: Area stats are at postcode-district level. School data is from Ofsted and official statistics. Crime and population data are from ONS and police records. Dates and coverage are shown in each area overview.
Deprivation (IMD): Index of Multiple Deprivation: a Government measure of how deprived an area is (income, employment, health, education, etc.). Decile 1 = among the most deprived 10% of areas in England, Decile 10 = among the least deprived. Decile 5 is about average.
Crime vs national average: We compare this area’s crime rate (per 1,000 people, last 12 months) to the England & Wales average for the same period. “Below” means lower than average, “Above” means higher.
What this school highlights: Bullet points drawn from the school’s own website or prospectus, summarising strengths and focus areas they promote.

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