The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy

About The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy

Our new school is an inclusive, co-educational, Church of England secondary school situated in the centre of the town of Oldham, founded to serve students of all faiths and denominations and those of none. We provide an excellent education to a student population that is aspirational, multi-cultural, multi-faith and multi-talented – a community that is a true microcosm of the Borough as a whole.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Allison Ash

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.0

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.3

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 88 responses • 12.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

92.1% positive 8% negative

My child feels safe at this school

93.2% positive 5.7% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

94.4% positive 5.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

96.6% positive 3.4% negative

My child does well at this school

89.8% positive 8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 88 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

42.3

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Leah G

Parent Nov 25, 2022

5.0

"Inspirational leadership and fantastic facilities!"

I've been blown away by the dedication and enthusiasm of the headteacher and staff at Brian Clarke. The school's commitment to excellence and community is truly inspiring, and the facilities are first-rate. My child is really flourishing here and I couldn't be more grateful to the entire Brian Clarke community!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily W

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent all-round experience so far!"

My son started at Brian Clarke this year and is absolutely loving it. The teachers are very supportive, the facilities are top notch, and the values of Ambition, Excellence, and Community really shine through. We're so impressed with how well they're looking after our child's academic and pastoral needs. Highly recommend!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Nadia T

Parent Feb 1, 2022

4.0

"Mixed feelings about the school so far"

My child has been attending Brian Clarke for a few months now, and while there are some great things about the school, I do have some concerns. On the positive side, the teachers seem very knowledgeable and the facilities are excellent. However, I've noticed that some of the classes seem a bit disorganized, and communication with the school can be patchy at times. Hopefully, things will improve as the year goes on!

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Kai M

Parent Jul 20, 2021

5.0

"Truly exceptional school community!"

We had two children attend Brian Clarke and couldn't be happier with the education and support they received. The school's emphasis on letting each child's light shine really resonated with us, and our kids thrived in this environment. The teachers, facilities, and extracurricular programs were all fantastic. We're so grateful to have had this experience!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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