The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Address: Bloom Street, Shaw
Town/City: Oldham
Postcode: OL9 6BP
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 0161 785 5085
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Cranmer Education Trust
Sponsor: Cranmer Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Allison Ash
Capacity: 1200
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 950 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 79% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 41.7%

Location and administration

URN: 149137
DfE Number: 353/4012
UKPRN: 10090891
UPRN: 422000140924
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Oldham (E08000004)
Constituency: Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton (E14001416)
Electoral Ward: Coldhurst (E05014650)
Diocese: CE24(Diocese of Manchester)

Easting & Northing: 392031E, 405015N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 32' 32.47" N 2° 7' 17.71" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGVRH+W9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  3. Northmoor Academy (0.3km)
  4. St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.4km)
  5. Oldham Sixth Form College (0.4km)
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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor

Governors

  • Ms Allison Ash - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Rev Hannah Currin - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 March 2030.
  • Mrs Ann Flatman - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 August 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 July 2028.
  • Mrs Janet Francis - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Reverend Jean Hurlston - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 March 2026.
  • Mr Mohammed Hussain - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Mohammed Atiqur Rahman - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 January 2030.
  • Mrs Joanne Ritchie - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 March 2029.
  • Mrs Shabana Sadiq - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Vaheed Shadi - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Ruby Summerscales - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 January 2028.