# The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy — Oldham, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Allison Ash

## Contact

- **Address:** Bloom Street, Oldham, OL9 6BP
- **Phone:** 0161 785 5085
- **Website:** https://www.brian-clarke.org/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/oldham/the-brian-clarke-church-of-england-academy-22353

## About

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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Jun 2025

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — 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! *(Nov 2022)*
- **5/5** — 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! *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — 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! *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — 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! *(Jul 2021)*

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