Best 3 Secondary schools in Greater Manchester – comparison

Comparison of secondary schools: Eden Boys' School, Bolton (Secondary) in Bolton; Levenshulme High School (Secondary) in Manchester; Oasis Academy Oldham (Secondary) in Oldham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Eden Boys' School, Bolton, Levenshulme High School and Oasis Academy Oldham. They are secondary phase and free schools and academy sponsor led type located around Bolton, Greater Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester and Oldham, Greater Manchester. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Eden Boys' School, Bolton), published Jul 2017. The lowest is 2 (Oasis Academy Oldham), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Oasis Academy Oldham (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,100, typical FSM 45–50%, range 30–35%–50–55%; spread across trusts such as STAR ACADEMIES, GREATER MANCHESTER EDUCATION TRUST and OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING.

🔒 Export (Pro)
Phase / Type
Secondary • Free schools
Location
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL1 3QE
Ofsted
1 7 Jul 2017
Pupils
≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
STAR ACADEMIES
Website
www.edenboysbolton.com
Telephone
01204849240
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M19 1FS
Ofsted
1 15 Nov 2016
Pupils
≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
GREATER MANCHESTER EDUCATION TRUST
Website
www.levenshulmehigh.co.uk
Telephone
01612244625
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
')]">

For parents & carers

Export this comparison & share it at home

Keep your shortlist organised with one-click exports to PDF and Excel — plus ad-free browsing and deeper filters.

£6.99 / month or £69 / year (2 months free) (Cancel anytime)
Comparison → PDF Comparison → Excel School profile → PDF School profile → Excel Ad-free

Families often subscribe for a short research period, export what they need, then cancel once they’re confident.

  • Printable PDF — great for family discussions and open-day planning.
  • Excel export — add your own notes, rank schools and keep a shortlist.
  • Profile exports — save individual school pages to PDF/Excel when you’re comparing many options.
  • Deeper filters — narrow down realistic options faster (area, type, phase, trust and more).

What you get immediately

After joining, you unlock all Pro features — including exporting this exact comparison plus any other comparisons and school profiles you view (PDF & Excel).

🔒 Secure Stripe payments · Cancel anytime · No impact on admissions outcomes

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.
Compare / 3
Compare