EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale
URN: 151393 • Oldham OL9 6TR
Overview
- Name
- EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale
- URN
- 151393
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dympna Woods (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 03003034414
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 276 Maygate, Oldham OL9 6TR
Summary
EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale is an independent special school located in Oldham, catering to students with special educational needs and alternative provision requirements. With a capacity of 35 pupils, the school focuses on creating a nurturing environment that supports diverse learning needs and promotes personal growth. The institution is registered with the Department for Education and collaborates with various agencies to ensure tailored educational experiences for its students.
The school’s ethos centres on inclusivity and high-quality education, aiming to reduce barriers to learning and foster a sense of belonging among all pupils. EdStart Schools prioritises emotional care and understanding, helping students develop confidence and resilience. The curriculum is designed to accommodate a variety of abilities and backgrounds, ensuring that each learner can thrive.
EdStart Schools is part of a network that extends across Greater Manchester and Merseyside, actively engaging with local communities to support young people. The school has received recognition for its commitment to inclusive education, recently being shortlisted for the Inclusive Trust of the Year award at the 2025 Tes Schools Awards.
The school’s ethos centres on inclusivity and high-quality education, aiming to reduce barriers to learning and foster a sense of belonging among all pupils. EdStart Schools prioritises emotional care and understanding, helping students develop confidence and resilience. The curriculum is designed to accommodate a variety of abilities and backgrounds, ensuring that each learner can thrive.
EdStart Schools is part of a network that extends across Greater Manchester and Merseyside, actively engaging with local communities to support young people. The school has received recognition for its commitment to inclusive education, recently being shortlisted for the Inclusive Trust of the Year award at the 2025 Tes Schools Awards.
Useful links
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) (sen)
- Parent Privacy Notice (download)
- Pupil Privacy Notice (download)
- Workforce Privacy Notice (download)
- About EdStart Schools (other)
- Curriculum (other)
- Expectations (other)
- News (other)
- About (other)
- Policies (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
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 35
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2025-03-13
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 35 |
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