Secondary
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Bloom Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL9 6BP
Key facts
- Phase
- Secondary
- Type
- Free schools
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Pupils
- 950 of 1200 places
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Religious character
- Yes
- Trust
- CRANMER EDUCATION TRUST
- Diocese
- Diocese of Manchester
Ofsted
Last inspected June 2025
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and governanceOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationGood
Inspected under the previous framework, which used its own four-point scale. Ofsted now publishes a report card grading several areas separately, so these grades are not directly comparable with a recent inspection’s.
SafeguardingMet
Read the full Ofsted report (opens in a new tab)Bloom Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL9 6BP
Admissions
How to apply (opens in a new tab)
You apply through your council, not the school - even for academies and free schools. Applications close on 31 October, the year before starting.
Oldham admissions (opens in a new tab)
The council publishes the oversubscription criteria and last year’s offer distances, which is the closest thing to knowing your chances.
If you are refused a place (opens in a new tab)
You can appeal, and you can join a waiting list at the same time. Accept whatever offer you get first - declining it can leave you with no place at all.
This school’s own admissions (opens in a new tab)
Schools that set their own criteria - faith schools, grammars, academies - publish them on their own site.
Contact
- Headteacher
- Allison Ash
- Address
- Bloom Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL9 6BP
- Telephone
- 01617855085