Royton and Crompton School is a Specialist Science College, designated in 2004. The number on roll is 1169; there are 78 teachers and a support team of 73. Royton and Crompton is a good school which was recognized by the DCSF in 2008 for being in the top 150 schools for improvements in 5A* to C grades at GCSE including Mathematics and English. A key element in the success of the school is the consistent high expectation for all pupils, especially in English, Mathematics, Science and ICT. The school is a centre of curriculum excellence which is designed to be a catalyst for whole school improvement.