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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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