How many pupils attend The Radclyffe School?

The Radclyffe School has 1,430 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Radclyffe School take?

The Radclyffe School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is The Radclyffe School located?

The Radclyffe School is located in Oldham, OL9 0LS, Oldham.

How do I apply to The Radclyffe School?

The Radclyffe School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How far from The Radclyffe School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at The Radclyffe School for 2022-23 (Year 7) was 0.876 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Year 7 places decided at The Radclyffe School?

When The Radclyffe School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Children Previously Looked After — This includes any "child looked after" (CLA), "child previously looked after" and any child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence, or special guardianship order. 'Looked after' means that the child was in the care of a Local Authority, or; being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions. This criteria also includes looked after children and all previously looked after children who appear (to the Admission Authority) to have been in state care outside of England if they were in the care of or were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation, or any other provider of care whose sole or main purpose is to benefit society and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional medical needs or exceptional welfare considerations — Those children who are considered to have exceptional medical needs or exceptional welfare considerations that are directly relevant to the school concerned. Parents must submit evidence to support their application under this criterion; 3. Sibling attending the school — Those children who will have a sibling attending the school when the younger child is admitted, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 300 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Should it be necessary to distinguish between applicants with equal priority within any of the above criteria, children will be prioritised in proximity order, with those living nearest the school being admitted first. The distance is measured as a straight line from the child's home address to the school property measured between the two central data points of the home postcode and school postcode. Measurements are calculated using Geographical Information System mapping software based on Ordnance Survey and Postcode data.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Radclyffe School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 45.4% of pupils at The Radclyffe School are recorded as Bangladeshi. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

0.876miles

was the furthest place offered for 2022-23 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

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How places are decided at The Radclyffe School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Children Previously Looked After — This includes any "child looked after" (CLA), "child previously looked after" and any child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence, or special guardianship order. 'Looked after' means that the child was in the care of a Local Authority, or; being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions. This criteria also includes looked after children and all previously looked after children who appear (to the Admission Authority) to have been in state care outside of England if they were in the care of or were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation, or any other provider of care whose sole or main purpose is to benefit society and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional medical needs or exceptional welfare considerations — Those children who are considered to have exceptional medical needs or exceptional welfare considerations that are directly relevant to the school concerned. Parents must submit evidence to support their application under this criterion.
3Sibling attending the school — Those children who will have a sibling attending the school when the younger child is admitted.
4Named associate partner school — Children attending a named associate partner school (Bare Trees Primary; Burnley Brow Primary; Christ Church C of E Chadderton; St Matthew's C of E Primary School, Chadderton; Freehold Primary; Mills Hill Primary; St Luke's C of E Primary; St Anne's C of E Primary Royton; Stanley Road Community Primary; Whitegate End Primary and Nursery).
5Any other children — Children who do not attend a named associate partner school and who will not have a sibling attending The Radclyffe School in September 2027.

If two applications tie: Should it be necessary to distinguish between applicants with equal priority within any of the above criteria, children will be prioritised in proximity order, with those living nearest the school being admitted first. The distance is measured as a straight line from the child's home address to the school property measured between the two central data points of the home postcode and school postcode. Measurements are calculated using Geographical Information System mapping software based on Ordnance Survey and Postcode data.

After admission of pupils with an EHCP naming the school, as stated in the document.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

The Radclyffe School: key facts

How many pupils attend The Radclyffe School?: The Radclyffe School has 1,430 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Radclyffe School take?: The Radclyffe School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is The Radclyffe School located?: The Radclyffe School is located in Oldham, OL9 0LS, Oldham.
How do I apply to The Radclyffe School?: The Radclyffe School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from The Radclyffe School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at The Radclyffe School for 2022-23 (Year 7) was 0.876 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at The Radclyffe School?: When The Radclyffe School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Children Previously Looked After — This includes any "child looked after" (CLA), "child previously looked after" and any child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence, or special guardianship order. 'Looked after' means that the child was in the care of a Local Authority, or; being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions. This criteria also includes looked after children and all previously looked after children who appear (to the Admission Authority) to have been in state care outside of England if they were in the care of or were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation, or any other provider of care whose sole or main purpose is to benefit society and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional medical needs or exceptional welfare considerations — Those children who are considered to have exceptional medical needs or exceptional welfare considerations that are directly relevant to the school concerned. Parents must submit evidence to support their application under this criterion; 3. Sibling attending the school — Those children who will have a sibling attending the school when the younger child is admitted, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 300 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Should it be necessary to distinguish between applicants with equal priority within any of the above criteria, children will be prioritised in proximity order, with those living nearest the school being admitted first. The distance is measured as a straight line from the child's home address to the school property measured between the two central data points of the home postcode and school postcode. Measurements are calculated using Geographical Information System mapping software based on Ordnance Survey and Postcode data.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Radclyffe School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 45.4% of pupils at The Radclyffe School are recorded as Bangladeshi. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

0.876miles

was the furthest place offered for 2022-23 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at The Radclyffe School, year by year →

How places are decided at The Radclyffe School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Children Previously Looked After — This includes any "child looked after" (CLA), "child previously looked after" and any child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence, or special guardianship order. 'Looked after' means that the child was in the care of a Local Authority, or; being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions. This criteria also includes looked after children and all previously looked after children who appear (to the Admission Authority) to have been in state care outside of England if they were in the care of or were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation, or any other provider of care whose sole or main purpose is to benefit society and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional medical needs or exceptional welfare considerations — Those children who are considered to have exceptional medical needs or exceptional welfare considerations that are directly relevant to the school concerned. Parents must submit evidence to support their application under this criterion.
3Sibling attending the school — Those children who will have a sibling attending the school when the younger child is admitted.
4Named associate partner school — Children attending a named associate partner school (Bare Trees Primary; Burnley Brow Primary; Christ Church C of E Chadderton; St Matthew's C of E Primary School, Chadderton; Freehold Primary; Mills Hill Primary; St Luke's C of E Primary; St Anne's C of E Primary Royton; Stanley Road Community Primary; Whitegate End Primary and Nursery).
5Any other children — Children who do not attend a named associate partner school and who will not have a sibling attending The Radclyffe School in September 2027.

After admission of pupils with an EHCP naming the school, as stated in the document.

The Radclyffe School: key facts

How many pupils attend The Radclyffe School?: The Radclyffe School has 1,430 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Radclyffe School take?: The Radclyffe School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is The Radclyffe School located?: The Radclyffe School is located in Oldham, OL9 0LS, Oldham.
How do I apply to The Radclyffe School?: The Radclyffe School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from The Radclyffe School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at The Radclyffe School for 2022-23 (Year 7) was 0.876 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at The Radclyffe School?: When The Radclyffe School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Children Previously Looked After — This includes any "child looked after" (CLA), "child previously looked after" and any child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence, or special guardianship order. 'Looked after' means that the child was in the care of a Local Authority, or; being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions. This criteria also includes looked after children and all previously looked after children who appear (to the Admission Authority) to have been in state care outside of England if they were in the care of or were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation, or any other provider of care whose sole or main purpose is to benefit society and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional medical needs or exceptional welfare considerations — Those children who are considered to have exceptional medical needs or exceptional welfare considerations that are directly relevant to the school concerned. Parents must submit evidence to support their application under this criterion; 3. Sibling attending the school — Those children who will have a sibling attending the school when the younger child is admitted, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 300 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Should it be necessary to distinguish between applicants with equal priority within any of the above criteria, children will be prioritised in proximity order, with those living nearest the school being admitted first. The distance is measured as a straight line from the child's home address to the school property measured between the two central data points of the home postcode and school postcode. Measurements are calculated using Geographical Information System mapping software based on Ordnance Survey and Postcode data.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Radclyffe School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 45.4% of pupils at The Radclyffe School are recorded as Bangladeshi. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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