Halcyon Way School
URN: 143762 • Oldham Ol9 9QE
Overview
- Name
- Halcyon Way School
- URN
- 143762
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- KINGFISHER LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 51.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sue Caine (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01615350011
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gordon Street, Oldham Ol9 9QE
Summary
Halcyon Way School, located in Oldham, is a free school catering to children aged 4-11 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and associated Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN). Opened in January 2022, the school currently accommodates 118 pupils, with plans to expand to a capacity of 140 by September 2024. All students have an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) or are undergoing assessment, ensuring tailored support for their individual needs.
The school operates under the Kingfisher Learning Trust, which promotes a values-led approach focusing on Respect, Opportunity, Originality, Trust, and Success. Halcyon Way aims to create a nurturing environment where children can develop confidence and essential skills through a creative core curriculum and personalised learning plans. The school prioritises wellbeing and early intervention strategies to enhance life chances for all students.
Halcyon Way fosters strong relationships with families, encouraging their involvement in the educational journey. The school day runs from 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM, providing a structured environment for learning and growth. With a commitment to inclusivity, Halcyon Way strives to empower children to become confident, self-assured citizens.
The school operates under the Kingfisher Learning Trust, which promotes a values-led approach focusing on Respect, Opportunity, Originality, Trust, and Success. Halcyon Way aims to create a nurturing environment where children can develop confidence and essential skills through a creative core curriculum and personalised learning plans. The school prioritises wellbeing and early intervention strategies to enhance life chances for all students.
Halcyon Way fosters strong relationships with families, encouraging their involvement in the educational journey. The school day runs from 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM, providing a structured environment for learning and growth. With a commitment to inclusivity, Halcyon Way strives to empower children to become confident, self-assured citizens.
Useful links
- Local Governors (governance)
- Governance Information (governance)
- Governor Visits (governance)
- Our Governors (governance)
- Safeguarding Governor (governance)
- Local Offer (sen)
- Primary With SEND (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Team Triumph Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- New Bridge School (72.0)
- The Kingfisher Community Special School (70.2)
- Hollinwood Academy (66.6)
- Bright Futures School (65.9)
- Brookland School (64.6)
Key details
- LA
- Oldham
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- KINGFISHER LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 118
- Boys
- 78
- Girls
- 40
- FSM %
- 46.60
- Open date
- 2022-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 118 | 78 | 40 | 140 | 46.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 108 | 70 | 38 | 140 | 44.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 40 | 33 | 7 | 140 | 32.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 40 | 33 | 7 | 152 | 32.50 |
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