Compare Co-op Academy Failsworth and Oasis Academy Oldham and The Blue Coat CofE School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Co-op Academy Failsworth (Secondary) in Manchester; Oasis Academy Oldham (Secondary) in Oldham; The Blue Coat CofE School (Secondary) in Oldham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Co-op Academy Failsworth, Oasis Academy Oldham and The Blue Coat CofE School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Manchester, Oldham, Greater Manchester and Oldham, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Blue Coat CofE School), published Jan 2023. The lowest is 2 (Co-op Academy Failsworth), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Oasis Academy Oldham (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,500, combined total ≈ 4,500, typical FSM 35–40%, range 15–20%–50–55%; spread across trusts such as THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST, OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING and Cranmer Education Trust.

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Attribute	Co-op Academy Failsworth M35 9HA	Oasis Academy Oldham OL8 4JZ	The Blue Coat CofE School OL1 3SQ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Manchester M35 9HA	Oldham Greater Manchester OL8 4JZ	Oldham Lancashire OL1 3SQ
Latest Ofsted	2 14 Jul 2024	2 21 Jul 2024	1 19 Jan 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1500	1500	1550
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST	OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING	Cranmer Education Trust
Website	failsworth.coopacademies.co.uk	www.oasisacademyoldham.org	www.blue-coat.org
Telephone	01616883900	01616249630	01616241484
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Co-op Academy Failsworth

M35 9HA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Manchester
M35 9HA
Ofsted: 2 14 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: failsworth.coopacademies.co.uk
Telephone: 01616883900

Oasis Academy Oldham

OL8 4JZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Oldham
Greater Manchester
OL8 4JZ
Ofsted: 2 21 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
Website: www.oasisacademyoldham.org
Telephone: 01616249630

The Blue Coat CofE School

OL1 3SQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Oldham
Lancashire
OL1 3SQ
Ofsted: 1 19 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cranmer Education Trust
Website: www.blue-coat.org
Telephone: 01616241484

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.