E-ACT the Oldham Academy North is a mainstream secondary school in Oldham for children and young people aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 116 of its 1,258 pupils (9.2%) were getting SEN support and 21 (1.7%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 1,258 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Oldham.
9.2% get SEN support
116 of 1,258 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
1.7% have an EHC plan
21 of 1,258 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication52
- Social, emotional and mental health28
- Moderate learning difficulty23
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia14
- Autism9
- Physical disability5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,258 (places for 1,380)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Natalie Kennerley (Headteacher (Acting))
- Part of
- E-Act
- Free school meals
- 49.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Oldham
- School reference (URN)
- 136115
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Oldham council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, May 2016; improved significantly (April 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in May 2016. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Improved significantly (ungraded inspection, April 2025).
Contact and getting there
Broadway, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5BF
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Supreme Start Ltd Independent · Ages 5–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.2 miles
- St. Paul's CofE Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale Independent · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.8 miles
- North Chadderton School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 1.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
Questions about E-ACT the Oldham Academy North
How many pupils at E-ACT the Oldham Academy North have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 116 of the 1,258 pupils (9.2%) were getting SEN support and 21 (1.7%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at E-ACT the Oldham Academy North?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (52 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (28 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (23 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at E-ACT the Oldham Academy North?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at E-ACT the Oldham Academy North?
Through Oldham council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to E-ACT the Oldham Academy North?
You can ask for E-ACT the Oldham Academy North to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does E-ACT the Oldham Academy North have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is St. Paul's CofE Primary School, about 0.3 miles away.
Where is E-ACT the Oldham Academy North?
Broadway, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5BF, in Oldham.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.