Great Howarth School
URN: 135753 • Rochdale OL12 9HJ
Overview
- Name
- Great Howarth School
- URN
- 135753
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gavin Hosford (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01706631804
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Great Howarth Road, Rochdale OL12 9HJ
Summary
Great Howarth School is an independent special school located in Rochdale, catering to a mixed-gender student body of 35 pupils. The school operates under the Horizon Care and Education Group, which is dedicated to providing therapeutic care and specialist education for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The school's ethos is grounded in compassion, inspiration, dependability, and collaboration, aiming to foster a nurturing environment for its students.
The curriculum at Great Howarth School is designed to meet the unique needs of its pupils, integrating therapeutic support into the educational framework. This approach ensures that students receive not only academic instruction but also the emotional and psychological support necessary for their development. The school is committed to helping students make significant progress in their learning and personal growth.
As part of a broader network, Great Howarth School benefits from the resources and expertise of Horizon Care and Education, which includes various children's homes and supported accommodation services across England. This community context enhances the support available to students, preparing them for a successful transition into adulthood.
The curriculum at Great Howarth School is designed to meet the unique needs of its pupils, integrating therapeutic support into the educational framework. This approach ensures that students receive not only academic instruction but also the emotional and psychological support necessary for their development. The school is committed to helping students make significant progress in their learning and personal growth.
As part of a broader network, Great Howarth School benefits from the resources and expertise of Horizon Care and Education, which includes various children's homes and supported accommodation services across England. This community context enhances the support available to students, preparing them for a successful transition into adulthood.
Useful links
- Specialist Schools Our independent specialist schools feature an integrated therapy team and provide high-quality education for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) (sen)
- About Horizon (other)
- Careers and Progression (other)
- Cookies Policy (other)
- Our Curriculum (other)
- Our Core Values (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Responsible Business (other)
- Our Therapeutic Model (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Redwood (62.6)
- Meadows School (55.7)
- Rochdale Islamic Academy (50.4)
- Willow View School (48.7)
- Alder Meadow Green Corns Independent School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Rochdale
- Age range
- 7 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 35
- Pupils
- 35
- Boys
- 24
- Girls
- 11
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2008-11-21
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-12-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 35 | 24 | 11 | 35 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 35 | 22 | 13 | 35 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 35 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 35 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 35 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 35 |
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