Education
See also: List of schools in OldhamThere had been private cottage schools in the area from a very early time, but Crompton's first public school was founded in 1791. In 1838, the Shaw National School was built. The construction of church schools followed, including Shaw Methodist School in 1842, St Mary's, in 1847 and St James' 1851. Shaw and Crompton is now served by a variety of schools, including some with religious affiliations. All the schools in the town perform either at or above the national average for test results. Crompton House, a secondary school for 11- to 16-year-olds, also has a sixth form college of further education for 16- to 18-year-olds on the same site.
| School | Type/Status | Ofsted | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beal Vale Primary School | Primary school | 105672 | website |
| Buckstones Primary School | Primary school | 105671 | website |
| Crompton House Church of England High School | Secondary school | 105740 | website |
| Crompton Primary School | Primary school | 133286 | website |
| St George's CofE School | Primary school | 105717 | website |
| St James CofE School | Primary school | 105710 | website |
| Farrowdale House | Independent school | 105747 | website |
| Rushcroft Primary School | Primary school | 105659 | website |
| St Joseph's R.C. Primary | Primary school | 105719 | website |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary school | 105711 | website |
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