The Springboard Project
URN: 145922 • Oldham OL1 1AN
Overview
- Name
- The Springboard Project
- URN
- 145922
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- NEW BRIDGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Howard (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01618833250
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 2 Medtia Square, Oldham OL1 1AN
Summary
The Springboard Project is a free special school located in Oldham, catering to students aged 14-19 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. With a current enrolment of 141 pupils, the school aims to provide high-quality, innovative educational experiences tailored to the individual needs of its students. The focus is on helping each young person achieve a minimum of four Level 2 qualifications, including Maths and English, alongside vocational qualifications and essential life skills.
The school is part of the New Bridge Group, a multi-academy trust dedicated to supporting young people with additional needs across the region. This partnership enables the Springboard Project to extend its support up to the age of 25, ensuring students transition successfully into adulthood. The school also prioritises community engagement, offering resources such as the ‘Project Pantry’ to assist families facing financial difficulties.
The ethos of the Springboard Project centres on creating meaningful futures for its students, fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and resilience. The school is committed to building strong relationships with students and their families, recognising that collaboration is key to overcoming barriers to learning.
The school is part of the New Bridge Group, a multi-academy trust dedicated to supporting young people with additional needs across the region. This partnership enables the Springboard Project to extend its support up to the age of 25, ensuring students transition successfully into adulthood. The school also prioritises community engagement, offering resources such as the ‘Project Pantry’ to assist families facing financial difficulties.
The ethos of the Springboard Project centres on creating meaningful futures for its students, fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and resilience. The school is committed to building strong relationships with students and their families, recognising that collaboration is key to overcoming barriers to learning.
Useful links
- Gender Pay Gap (governance)
- Modern Slavery Statement (governance)
- Trade Union Facility Time (governance)
- Google Chrome (other)
- Website design (other)
- Our 1:1 iPad Initiative (other)
Nearby alternatives
- New Bridge School (72.0)
- The Kingfisher Community Special School (70.2)
- Hollinwood Academy (66.6)
- Kingfisher Special School (62.3)
- Iqra High School (60.5)
Key details
- LA
- Oldham
- Age range
- 14 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- NEW BRIDGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 50
- Pupils
- 141
- Boys
- 109
- Girls
- 32
- FSM %
- 57.70
- Open date
- 2019-09-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 141 | 109 | 32 | 50 | 57.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 97 | 77 | 20 | 50 | 53.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 54 | 50 | 4 | 50 | 58.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 54 | 50 | 4 | 50 | 58.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 50 | 48 | 2 | 50 | 73.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 35 | 33 | 2 | 50 | 80.00 |
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